previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
equation; formula; method for solving a problem; set way of achieving a particular result
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
creepy (feeling); uneasy (feeling); bad (feeling); giving one the creeps; hideous; scaring
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
in the end; at the end of the day
still; even now; to this day
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
to attack; to assault; to assail
firm; strong; solid; stable
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
suited figure; person in a suit
height (of body); stature
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to walk behind someone; to follow in someone's footsteps
former boyfriend; ex-boyfriend
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
opposite side; opposition
soccer club (at a school); football club
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode