to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
each and every one of them; every last one of them; all a bunch of
imitation; similar article; similar goods
underhanded; unfair; makeshift; stopgap
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one
to fall in love (with); to fall for; to be attracted (by); to be charmed (by); to forget oneself; to be entranced (by)
to torment; to punish; to treat harshly; to beat up; to give a drubbing; to cause damage to
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
to be scared (of); to be frightened (by); to be intimidated (by)
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
unexpected; unlikely; terrible; awful; very; extremely
coward; gutless person; sissy; weakling; loser; milquetoast
gum; rubber; eraser; condom
stew (esp. Japanese cream stew)
hey; yo; hi; yessir; understood
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
foreigner; stranger; outsider; alien
military strength; military personnel
no problem; it doesn't matter
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to evade (question, subject); to ward off; to avert; to put aside
smell (esp. a good smell); fragrance; scent; aroma; perfume
the same night; that night
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-
as expected; as predicted
to bark; to howl; to howl (of the wind); to roar (of the sea); to yell; to shout
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
one eye; one of one's eyes; being blind in one eye; person who is blind in one eye
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full; at a maximum
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
to intend; to be sure that
to abandon; to give up on; to desert
to crack down on (e.g. crime, corruption); to deal a crushing blow to; to bring down the hammer on