to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
split among friends; falling out; internal discord
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
of course; certainly; naturally
invitation; introduction; temptation
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to see through; to see the true nature of something
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to withdraw; to abandon (e.g. a lawsuit)
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means
same; similar; (just) like; equal
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
pupil; student; schoolchild
per-capita division; division according to the number of people
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
Christmas Eve; holy night
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
headmaster; principal; dean; provost; rector
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable