half-cooked; vague; halfhearted; indecisive
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
sticky; thickly (e.g. painted); heavily (applied); all over (pasting, stamping, etc.); clinging (e.g. of a person); following around
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
extreme north; North Pole
sovereign; emperor; monarch
looking depressed; long face
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
to keep away; to keep at a distance
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
now that you say that; now that you mention it
worldly wisdom; secret of success in life
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling
to stop midway; to interrupt
reverie; meditation; anxiety; thought; pensiveness
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
racket; paddle (in table-tennis)
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
hello; good day; good afternoon
inactive; slow; sluggish; slack; low tone; undertone
either way; in any case; one way or another
to cling to; to hold on to; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of; to possess
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly