has never (done, occurred); there has never been an instance (where); there is no precedent (for)
trying to think of a way (to do); devising means (to do); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
love at first sight; being taken with someone at the first meeting
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
stirring; slight movement
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to
to be beyond one's capacities; to be beyond one's powers; to be beyond one's control; to be unmanageable
thoughtlessly; rashly; unwisely; halfway; half-done; incomplete
one day; (on) a certain day
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
in proportion to; according to; depending on
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. of a joke)
to teach thoroughly; to instill (into); to instil; to inculcate; to drum (into); to drill (into)
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
lightly; easily; carelessly
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
real thing; original; actual
movements; bearing; deportment; carriage; behavior; behaviour
romantic; spicy; coquettish
to be dazzled by; to be dizzied by; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.); (arch.) to become dark
glamorous; charming; fascinatingly elegant; lovely; gorgeous; beguiling
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
quiet unsociable person; obstinate person; blockhead
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
before the gate; in front of the gate
when it comes to ...; as for ...
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
to press a question; to cross-examine
resting place between inn towns (Edo period); town situated between two post towns
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
aggressive; pushy; in-your-face