amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching
brief remark; few words; one side (e.g. of an argument); ex-parte statement
nesting hole; burrow; den
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly
breathing of a sleeping person
full particulars; the whole story; from beginning to end
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
literally; to the letter; literal
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
bog; marsh; swamp; quandary; dire situation from which one cannot extricate oneself; imbroglio
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
person of common sense; common sense man
if it is the case that ...
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
klop; klunk; whonk; with a heavy impact; forcibly
resistance (e.g. to antibiotics); tolerance (e.g. drug tolerance)
resolute; determined; bold
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
to scatter around; to leave untidy; to make a mess
to give directions; to issue instructions
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
sense of values; values; value system
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
to be completely boiled; to be boiled to a turn
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; in a whisper
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (one's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
twice; again; second time
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to seize (someone) by the collar; to grab (someone) by the scruff of the neck; to collar (someone)
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare