to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
to be in focus; to come into focus
how could I (you, etc.) ...?; how dare you (they, etc.) ...; how can you have the nerve to ...?
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
manner of swinging; way of swinging; way of dealing with something
rating; classification; allocation; grading
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
entertainer (esp. in a traditional art); performer; artiste; talented person; accomplished person
person with a lot of experience; old hand; veteran (in a particular field)
to be caught in a trap (snare, etc.); to fall for (a trick, ambush, etc.)
intimacy; affection; familiarity
attraction; fascination; lure; captivation; charm
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
coloured paper; colored paper
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear
within; inside of; less than
tightly (packed); densely; closely; crammed
desk pad; sheet of plastic (or cardboard, felt, etc.) placed under writing paper; being pinned under; being caught under; model; pattern
shelving (a play, movie, etc.); closing down; cancelling; rice storehouse of the Edo shogunate
Japanese yam (Dioscorea japonica)
to put up with; to endure; to bear patiently
action; operation; effect; function
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
foundation stone; cornerstone
recorder (e.g. tape recorder, time recorder); recording device; recorder (musical instrument); English flute
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick