insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; ball hit through net (in tennis)
to feed (e.g. an animal on oats); to let eat; to support (e.g. a family); to provide for; to inflict (damage); to deal (e.g. a blow)
it seems so; that's what it looks like
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
to go with (a companion); to hang out with; to do together
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
stormy weather (at sea); poor catch of fish (due to stormy seas); poor turn-out; recession
yakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue; roasted meat; grill
meat eating; eating of meat; meat diet; carnivorous
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
oh my god; how; what the; incredible
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to face on; to look out on to
because of; owing to; due to
to push aside; to brush aside
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
declaration; proclamation; announcement
guard; security (officer); guardsman
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
thereupon; shortly thereafter
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
case (e.g. receptacle, condition, event, legal action, letter style, etc.); Computer-Aided Software Engineering; CASE