swallowing in one gulp; downing; sipping; sip; thinking nothing of one's opponent; making easy prey of someone
primary colour; primary color; pure color; unmixed color; original color (of a painting, etc. as opposed to a reproduction)
whirlpool; maelstrom; vortex; spiral (shape, pattern)
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
to pull one's hair back into a bun
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
no chance of; no way that; certainly not; will never happen
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
to jump back; to leap back; to jump aside; to jump out of the way
to lay (something) face down; to place upside down; to point downwards (one's eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (one's eyes); to lay (oneself) face down; to lie face down; to conceal
to cease; to stop; to be over
field of flowers; flower garden; flower bed
unexpected; unlikely; terrible; awful; very; extremely
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition
tiny amount of money; a penny; one letter; one character; one mon (unit of currency)
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
illegitimate child; secret love child
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
wallet; purse; coin purse; billfold; pocketbook
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)