energy problems; energy issues
don't worry about it; never mind; that's OK
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
to count up; to enumerate
squeak; cheep; slurp; sucking noisily; mouse
hornworm (caterpillar of a hawk moth); (hairless) caterpillar
morality; moral principles
to reveal one's true colors (colours); to betray oneself
carrying out (esp. heavy objects, artwork, furniture); taking out
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
bloodstained; bloody; covered with blood
flying column; detached force
your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)
mottled pattern; patchy pattern
to wear one's hair up; to arrange one's hair
samurai; warrior; military family
as is habit; the way life normally is
to punish (e.g. a child, etc.)
serious reflection; soul-searching; penitence
framework (of a building); foundation; mainstay; support; supporter
to have a long life; to live a long time
to save face; to keep face; to not lose face
(playing an) unpopular role; (taking on an) unpopular task
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
established fact; fait accompli
fastidiousness; faultfinding; nit-picking
waste heat; remaining heat; residual heat
well-cooked; well-done; browned
professional jester; professional entertainer; comedian; flatterer; sycophant; brown-noser