on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
something; some kind of; for some reason
anyway; either way; one way or the other; whichever; whatever
kamado; traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove
opening fully; full throttle; full power
to quicken one's pace (steps)
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
to be overturned; to be reversed; to turn over; to fall down; to tumble down; to topple over
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
rough waves; raging waves; stormy seas
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
to squash; to crush; to flatten
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
to become pale; to turn pale
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
what's what; heads or tails
(sink) deeply (into mud, snow, etc.); (thrust) deeply (into a soft object); (involved) too deeply (in a matter, relationship, etc.); drenched; soaked; (arch.) extremely (drunk)
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
interest (on a loan, deposit, etc.)
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
uncertainty; transiency; impermanence; mutability
much less; to say nothing of