to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference
none of your business; not your concern
to get angry; to snap; to blow one's top; to lose one's temper; to flip
left utterly helpless; have no one to turn to; unapproachable
to be absorbed in reading; to get lost in reading; to be immersed in (a book)
to (go into a) sulk; to get cranky; to get cross; to become perverse
reconciliation; making up (with); making peace (with); being friends again; patching up a quarrel
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
cancelling (a debt); forgiving (a debt); being even; forgetting (what was said or done); pretending (something never happened)
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
to be stubborn; to be obstinate; to be perverse; to not give in
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
dullard; indecisive person
unbearable; intolerable; unendurable
part; part-timer; part-time (work)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
advance warning; previous notice; prior announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
acting ability; talent as a performer
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
wicked person; evil person; bad child; naughty child; bad thing; mischief
to come untied; to come apart; to be softened; to be relaxed
overwhelming strength; extremely strong person; powerhouse; very strong player; very strong team
public facilities; utilities
well connected; well known; having a large, diverse circle of acquaintances
climax; peak; zenith; apex
reading out and comparing (e.g. proofs against a manuscript); read-through (of a script)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
insect bite; bug bite; sting
to read thoroughly; to read repeatedly; to read (extra meaning) into (something); to take (future changes) into consideration; to load (data); to read
script reading; scenario reading; avid reader; bookworm; reading a book; reading books
(overnight) stay; lodging; inn; hotel; night duty; anchorage
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
seashore; coast; seaside; waterfront; beach