there is nothing more that can be done; it's all over
reading-book; reader; guidebook; textbook (esp. a pre-war elementary school Japanese language textbook)
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to replace; to sidestep (an issue)
blank space; margin; blank canvas
to read (a book, etc.) over again
endless; boundless; innumerable; endless; never-ending; going on forever
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
even though things may appear this way
chemical reaction; generation of an unexpected result from combining things
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
often (happens); tend to; be apt to; be likely to
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
full-course dinner; multicourse meal; full (educational) course
growth (to maturity); being brought up; growing up; raising
voluntary restraints; self-limitation
correction; looking over; touching up
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
editor (in publishing, etc.)
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.); to catch fire; to ignite; to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.); to come on
termination (of a contract); cancellation; rescinding; lifting (of a ban, sanctions, etc.); removal; release (from obligations)
inspection; reading; perusal; browsing (the web)
to pry (open); to prise; to wrench
suddenly (e.g. falling, weakening, etc.); sharply; with a jerk
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
loungewear; comfortable clothing worn at home
colouring (a drawing); coloring
not blessed with happiness; unfortunate; appearing fragile and melancholic; seeming to invite misfortune (regardless of actual happiness)
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
putting someone in hospital; inflicting injury such that medical care is required
close; intimate; on good terms
to become locked; to lock
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
transforming oneself; taking on another form; disguising oneself; artificial fly (for fishing)