to rub (on); to wipe; to daub; to lay (the blame on someone); to pin; to shift
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
sooner or later; in time; eventually
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
fresh in one's mind; fresh in one's memory
steep peak; steep ridge; high rugged mountain
from ancient times; from old times; from time immemorial
perilous pass (on a route or journey); rough spot
barrier; checkpoint; checking station
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
to cause a loss; to make a hole (in)
noninterference; nonintervention
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
riot; rebellion; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
thuddingly; plumping down (like a heavy weight)
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
to make a speech; to address
state ceremony; laborious; troublesome; irksome
unripe; green; immature; immature; inexperienced; unskilled
interruption; interference; butting in
to try all possible means
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
pessimism; (taking a) gloomy view; discouragement; despondency; despair; disappointment
to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten
ripeness; mellowness; maturity
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
transfer (of authority, power, etc.); delegation; devolution
people; (all) persons; everyone; (arch.) you (usu. plural)
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
to be attentive to small details; to be attentive to others (or others' concerns); to have one's mind turn groundlessly to something negative
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
second-year student; second-year pupil; biennial; biennial plant
rare; exceptional; extraordinary; unique; incomparable; unparalleled
without a doubt; completely; something out of the question; something outrageous; being utterly inferior; being helpless
to live; to reside; to inhabit
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated