newsprint; newspaper used for wrapping, packing, etc.; newspaper
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
quite unconcerned; nonchalant
to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into
Shōtoku Taishi (574CE-627CE); Prince Shōtoku
spare time; free time; leisure time
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
that matter; those matters
furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking
contrary; opposite; inverse; reverse; back-to-front
to finish reading; to read through
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
cold-blooded; unfeeling; heartless; heart of stone; inconsiderate
inhuman; heinous; atrocious
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
one's own house; own; personal; autologous
disturbance of consciousness
nameless; unnamed; obscure; unknown; causeless; unjustifiable
risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
edge of the ring; verge; brink; critical moment
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
disorderly; messy; absurd; unreasonable; very; extremely
one eye; one of one's eyes
to close (one's eyes); to shut
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
heigh-ho; heave-ho; la-la
to begin; to set about; to start
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill