to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
blunder; slip; error; error
reader (person); person who reads the cards (in karuta games); composer (of a poem)
(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to flip-flop; to do an about-face; (lit.) to flip over one's hand; to do something easy
contact information (address, phone number, etc.)
sweet voice; seductive voice
karma; result of one's karma; fate; uncontrollable temper
two by two; by twos; as a couple; in pairs
one's way (ahead); one's path
false accusations; unfounded suspicion; groundless charge; wet clothes
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
apprehensive; vaguely fearful; gloomy (about the future); somewhat alarmed
to hew; to chop up; to mangle; to mince
to go to bed; to be sick in bed; to be laid up
self-centered; self-centred; selfish
force (bulldoze) one's way through
hegemony; leadership; initiative
to bring to light; to expose (to the world)
misdeed; wrongdoing; wickedness
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
cotton (material); red silk-cotton tree (Bombax ceiba)
to cross (each other); to pass (each other); to miss (meeting) each other; to pass each other by; to have a misunderstanding; to go awry
fair and square; open and aboveboard; bold and forthright
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
to stop; to quit; to put an end to
clapping and cheering; applause
base (of operations); site; location; center; foothold; stronghold
having serious consequences; costing dearly; cannot get away with it; for free; for nothing; easily
(arch.) exposure; (arch.) clarity; exoteric Buddhism; public Buddhist teachings