to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
depending on the answer; hinging on the reply
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
to follow; to come along (with); to accompany; to come with (something); to follow as a result (of); to be incidental (to)
at the very beginning of one's speech; immediately upon opening one's mouth (to speak); before anything else; first of all
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
being present (at the same meeting, occasion, etc.); attendance (with); sitting with; same (seating) precedence; same rank
notice; notification; permission; consent; rejection; refusal
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
to be offended; to get angry; to be stuffy; to be stifling; firmly (shutting one's mouth)
strong-willed; strong of heart
girl (usu. between 7 and 17); young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryō period)
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
to enter into a person's feelings; to guess what someone feels (using one's intuition)
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
thermos (flask, bottle); vacuum flask
hostility; animosity; enmity
the way one talks; one's way of speaking
to get away without consequences; to get off scot-free
spirit; determination; pluck; mettle
messy; confused; chaotic; in a nagging manner; (complaining) about various things
to flatter; to curry favor (with); to fawn (on); to flirt (with; a man); to make eyes (at)
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
found article; thing picked up (e.g. in the street); (lucky) find; piece of good luck; windfall
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
trying to think of a way (to do); devising means (to do); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
to take on a role; to take part
approximately; about; only; nothing but; just (finished, etc.)
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)