to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
threat; intimidation; menace
one-by-one; separately; in detail
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
unpleasant feelings (e.g. hatred, disgust, revulsion, fear)
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
considerably; fairly; quite
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
pushing though; bulldozing; doing something by force; arm twisting
living in another person's house without paying for food and lodging; sponging on other people for accommodation
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
bachelorhood; single; unmarried; celibate
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
same; similar; (just) like; equal
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
swallowing; understanding; apprehension
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
speech and conduct; words and deeds
to be perturbed; to be agitated
(cute) suffix for familiar person; cute adjective form
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
shiritori; word-chain game; word game in which players must give a word starting with the last syllable of the word given by the previous player
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
shopping; purchased goods
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble