where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
persistence; single-mindedness
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
choices; alternatives; options
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
spreading around (news, rumor, etc.); making widely known; making public; publicizing; proclaiming
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
sharp-eared; have sharp ears; picks things up fast
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
being overheard; being leaked (e.g. secrets); going in one ear and out the other
to be in danger of; to be liable to
(common) cold; influenza; flu; ague; inflammatory respiratory system illness (in general)
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful
natural calamity; disaster
passion; temper; irritability
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
delivery (of a package, goods, etc.)
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
new employee; freshman employee; new hire
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
periodic; regular; routine
comical (story, song); comic; the comedy business (rakugo, manzai, etc.); something laughable
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
reaction; response; reaction
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
negotiations; bargaining; dialogue; duet
the harmonizing, mentally and physically, of two parties engaged in an activity; singing from the same hymn-sheet; dancing to the same beat
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
to take off one's hat to a person; to acknowledge another's superiority
entertainer (esp. in a traditional art); performer; artiste; talented person; accomplished person
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
descendant (usu. of a certain generation); (arch.) lineage; (arch.) pedigree; (arch.) grandchild
fool; idiot; dotage; senility; touched in the head (from); out of it (from)