there's no knowing; there's no telling; it's anyone's guess; who knows?
tasting (food or drink) for poison; checking the taste (of a dish); seeing how something tastes
supply; provision; raising; procurement
inadvertently; for no special reason; truthfully; unexpectedly; after realizing; without knowing
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
stillness; rest; being stationary; standing still; coming to a standstill
bamboo (any grass of subfamily Bambusoideae); middle (of a three-tier ranking system)
canteen; flask; water bottle; thermos
to taste; to try (food or drink)
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
not worth mentioning; nothing special; nothing in particular; no notable ...
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
caged bird; person whose freedom has been restricted (esp. a prostitute, mistress, concubine, etc.)
transport ship; troop ship
in contrast to (one's, its) appearance
setting a bad example to others
in line with this; therefore; consequently; so; such being the case; in that regard
imprudence; indiscretion; thoughtlessness
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
role; part; job; assignment
good at playing along; up for anything; carefree; uplifting; upbeat
to understand from experience
recreation; diversion; relaxation
generosity; magnanimity; tolerance; length and capacity; measures
without; unless; have to do
to be confused; to be in disorder; to be chaotic; to have troubles; to be in a dispute; to argue
acting as a group; doing something together (in a group); collective action
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
to pull from both ends; to pull from both sides; to play tug of war
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.); squash
fluently (speaking a foreign language); incessantly (speaking); glibly; one after the other (flipping through pages); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
personal criticism; character sketch