just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
quarrel; dispute; argument
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
long ago; a long time ago; already
haste; hurry; expedition; speed; dispatch
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
to glare at each other; to confront each other
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
(another's) daughter; young lady
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
pile; stilt; column; building raised on columns
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
unpleasant feelings (e.g. hatred, disgust, revulsion, fear)
(as for (that)) thing; (given (that)) thing; matter; (it is a ...) thing; matter; fact
to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?