distribution (e.g. films, rice); rationing (e.g. food, gasoline); food ration
preparation; arrangements
Japanese apricot (Prunus mume); Japanese plum; ume; lowest (of a three-tier ranking system)
useless resistance; vain struggle
having in mind; happening to know of; idea
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
practical; matter-of-fact; realistic; utilitarian; pragmatic
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information; taking care not to be fooled
cased; boxed; precious; cherished; girl who has been sheltered from the world; one's special talent
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
view; opinion; finding; findings
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
absolutely; positively; decidedly
quick-tempered; impatient
to be prolonged; to drag on
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
viewing as a problem; problematizing
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
floundering while nearly drowning; suffering
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement
neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
collision; crash; running into; conflict; quarrel; clashing
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to lure out of; to decoy out of; to drive to (tears, sleep, etc.); to evoke (sympathy, etc.); (arch.) to abduct; (arch.) to entice out of
according to plan; as planned; on target
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
hunting; harvesting (e.g. berries, fruit); picking; gathering
small fraction; small proportion
great difference; big difference; wide margin