apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but
to be lacking in options; to be too few
to be contrary to one's expectations
person who has rendered distinguished service
recklessness; foolhardiness
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
to ask a question; to ask questions
interview (e.g. for a job)
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
to become loose; to slacken; to soften
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
race (of people); type of person
treating someone like a child
as expected; just as one thought; as feared; sure enough
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to be used to eating; to become used to eating; to be accustomed to eating; to acquire a taste for
to fall ill; to become indisposed; to have one's physical condition deteriorate
(even) if only a little; to some extent; in the slightest way
cooking; food preparation
baton (of command); order; command; direction
running water; flowing water; stream
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
pickling in salt; food preserved in salt; holding on to (shares, land, etc.) for an extended period until its value increases; leaving unsold; leaving unused
point of view; viewpoint; angle; visual point (position of the eye in calculations of optical instruments)
menu; schedule; program; menu
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
to be prominent; to be conspicuous; to stand out; to be outstanding; to be remarkable; to be striking