sobbing; weeping; whimpering
not having enough workers; being understaffed; being undermanned; having nothing one can do about something; having no options
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
classical elegance; antiquity
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
flight (e.g. airline flight); trip (e.g. train trip); mail; post; opportunity; chance
toilet bowl; urinal; chamber pot; bedpan
whaa whaa; sound of a baby crying
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
either way; in any case; one way or another
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
seal; stamp; judgment; judgement; size (of paper or books)
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
need; want; necessity; expenses; cost
Buddhist (household) altar
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
being too late; losing one's final chance
(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
calm; graceful; quiet; mellow; damp; moist
side door; side gate; wicket gate
gravel; ballast; pebbles; child; rugrat; ankle-biter
to go (come) inside; to step into; to enter
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to catch fire; to provoke; to catch fire from; to be ignited
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
infantile neurosis characterized by crying at night and convulsions; temper; nerves
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to cry and shout; to scream