piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
never mind!; don't worry about it
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
to grow timid; to cower; to become perverse; to become contrary; to be cramped; to be constrained
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
to throw into; to dump in together
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
decision; settlement; definition
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
reduction of penalty; commutation of a sentence
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
kamado; traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
it's no joke; gimme a break!
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
to be worried; to be troubled
at least; at most; (even) just
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish