independence; self-reliance
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
to start working; to take action
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
nasal mucus; dripping nose; snot
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
without; but if; otherwise; or else
to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)
pitch dark; total darkness
the future; future prospects
noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills
to creep; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
both hands; both arms; ten
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
taking heart; being in high spirits
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
average (normal, ordinary) year; every year; annually
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
calling by name; designation; nomination
weird; ominous; eerie; uncanny; ghastly
peremptorily; willy-nilly; forcibly
Tahara Souichirō (1934.4-)
sunset; sundown; end; close; year-end; end of the year
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
alliance (of the Six Kingdoms against the Qin dynasty, and of individual Kingdoms with the Qin dynasty); (tactic of) making and breaking alliances (to benefit oneself as the occasion demands); resorting to alliances as a diplomatic expedient
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
to cheer; to jeer; to mock