to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
charcoal; charred remains
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to throw into; to toss into
have it your way; to hell with you!; get rooted!; bugger you!
duty; obligation; responsibility
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
certainly; surely; undoubtedly; just; precisely; exactly
soft, coaxing voice; wheedling voice; ingratiating voice
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing
slumping; flopping down; heavily rotating
to come to an end; to rest
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
when about to go back; on the way back; on the way home
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
powerfully; vigorously; with all one's strength; lots of; heaps of; plenty
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
fast-talking; rapid talking
to fold up; to fold into layers
coincident with; while; simultaneously
life; living; I; me; student
Edo (shogunate capital, now Tokyo); Yedo
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
all present; all concerned; all of us
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with