useless messenger; doing only as one is told; fool's errand
cannot be helped; unavoidable
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to come off (of a button, handle, lid, etc.); to go away (of a fever, pain, swelling, etc.); to disappear; to be harvested; to be picked; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
easy; smooth; without a hitch; quick
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
to manage; to arrange; to see to (a matter); to consult (with); to talk (to)
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
being settled; coming to a conclusion
with these words; while saying
to build a nest; to nest; to hang out (of a bad group); to be based (in); to lodge (in one's mind; of an evil thought, delusion, etc.); to be planted
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
to have an idea; to have a clue
strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)
weathering; fading (of memories); efflorescence
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; tentative theory
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
to hit; to beat; to shout at; to yell at
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
alright; of no concern; unproblematic; okay; fine
trouble; bother; annoyance
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
just as; right after; in the act of; as soon as; at that moment
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
way of calling (something or someone)
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
flustered; confused; panicked
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
ceremonious; unduly distant (e.g. towards a friend); overly formal; reserved
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program