cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
encouragement; cheering on
to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)
open (attitude, etc.); openhearted; frank; open (space); spacious
consciousness; becoming aware (of); awareness; mano-vijnana (mental consciousness, cognizer of sensory information)
corner; section; one horn; pillar (of a group, system, etc.); member (of an organization, etc.); first corner
to face on; to look out on to
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to visit frequently; to haunt
to throw into; to toss into; to throw-in; to play a throw-in
to get over a bad mood; to get back in a good mood; to brighten up; to recover one's temper; to feel oneself again
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
talking in delirium; delirious talk; delirious utterances; nonsense; rubbish; silly talk
short end of the stick; short straw; unlucky number; blank; bad bargain
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
diligent; hard-working; industrious
moment's leisure; free minute
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
to knead well; to polish; to refine
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
tragic but brave; heroic; grim
recommendation; referral; endorsement
to try all possible means
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
lady attendant; female servant; lady's maid; waiting maid
briskly; quickly; promptly
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
shadow (e.g. on someone's happiness); cloud; shade; gloom
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
life; living; livelihood; (one's) living
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay