to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
to fill in a hole; to plug a gap (money, personnel, etc.); to make up for a deficiency; to cover a deficit
to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
enjoyment (of freedom, beauty, etc.); reception (of a right, privilege, rank, etc.); having
tolerant; big; flexible; big-hearted; accepting; open-minded
to follow (someone's) example; to imitate; to copy; to learn (by observation)
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
in person; personally; directly
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
two times; twice; two degrees
to impose a punishment (on); to punish
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, a licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
heavy blow; major blow; severe blow; serious damage
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
around here; hereabouts; (around) this point; about now
emotional scars; mental trauma
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
can do nothing but ...; have no choice but to ...; there is nothing to do but ...; cannot help ...
boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening
(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
three times; thrice; third (interval)
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for