way of solving (a problem); solution
(one's) inner voice; voice of one's heart; what one really thinks
end of a match; end of a game
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
to catch off guard; to catch unprepared
to be unable to do; to find something difficult to do
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
rendezvous; meeting; area where guests gather before the start of a tea ceremony; waiting room; (arch.) meeting place for assignations, drinking, etc.
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
heavy load; heavy luggage; heavy freight; heavy burden; heavy responsibility; encumbrance
to sum up; to summarize; to summarise
person who enlivens an atmosphere; person who lifts the mood of others; person who inspires a team; life of the party
vicious circle; vicious cycle
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
to be saved up (of money)
(already) known; established
good offices; kind offices; services; mediation; intercession; conciliation
as if to say; as much as to say; as though
contempt; scorn; disdain; despising; looking down on; slighting
single-minded; intent; determined; wholehearted; earnest; devoted (to)
chilly; rather cold; somewhat cold
(in) her way; peculiar to her
corrugated iron; corrugated sheet metal; galvanised sheet iron
another world (esp. in fiction); otherworld; parallel universe; different-dimension world; isekai
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
unable to speak (due to overwhelming emotion); soundless; mute
at first; initially; in the beginning
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
front and rear; before and after; order; sequence; consequences; context
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
preliminary announcement; previous announcement; portent; sign; forewarning
to become haggard; to become gaunt; to become emaciated; to become worn out (from illness, worry, etc.)