with a start; with a jump
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
watchful waiting; careful supervision
script; screenplay; scenario
to persuade by tears; to use tears to get one's way
ex-girlfriend; former girlfriend
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful conduct; shameful sight
(fully) exposed; bare; uncovered; in full view; undisguised; broad (accent)
finally; in the end; after all that; eventually; on top of all that
(being) unable to look someone in the eye; (being) too ashamed to face (someone)
simple and honest; unsophisticated; simpleminded; naive; unspoiled
completely; entirely; absolutely; not at all; not in the least
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
tears of regret; bitter tears; vexation; chagrin
gravel; ballast; pebbles; child; rugrat; ankle-biter
to raise one's voice; to shout
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
sub-; second-rate; -ous (indicating a low oxidation state); -ite; Asia; Argentina; Arabia
prostitute (esp. Edo period)
learning by watching others; learning by imitation; following by example
deleterious substance; toxic substance
to get impatient; to become irritated; to fret; to chafe
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
to come (home) to one; to click; to ring a bell; to appeal to one; to speak to one; to impress one
object of romantic interest; potential love interest
doddering; tottering; unsteady; shaky; decrepit; infirm
fidelity; honour; honor; chastity (of a woman); faithfulness (e.g. to one's husband)
to let dry; to kill (vegetation); to season (lumber)
crucian carp (Carassius spp.)
puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)
to hang on to; to hang from; to hound; to keep after (someone); to grab the front of the opponent's mawashi, place one's head against their chest, and lower one's hips
to say this and that (about); to say (critical) things; to criticize; to be critical (about); to find fault (with); to complain
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
to (keep in) mind; to give heed to; to pay attention to
to distribute; to portion out; to deal out; to separate (out); to pick out
brothers and sisters; siblings; half-siblings; step-siblings; mate; friend