interval; break; pause; spare moment
ray of hope; glimmer of hope
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
un-; non-; negative prefix
subordinate; secondary; junior; incidental
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
sloppy; slovenly; slipshod; negligent; loose; unkempt
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
to fall over; to fall down; to fall; to flop (e.g. of a play); to be a flop
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
countenance; features; looks
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to go by the rules; to observe the regulations
rejection; expulsion; boycott; ostracism
large amount of money; great cost
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
karuta; traditional Japanese playing cards
banknote; bill; note; paper money
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
to lose heart; to be discouraged; to be exhausted; to be tired out
instead; but (on the other hand)
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; confusion
cheerfully; spiritedly; vigorously; lively
to lean against; to set against
up and down; lightly; nimbly; casually; (strolling about) without a care
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
clearly; distinctly; vividly
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
to stoop; to bend (e.g. one's knees)
unbecoming; improper; unsuitable; ill-matched; unworthy of
dignity; credit; (arch.) deed of sale (for a land, forest or house); (arch.) sale value; (arch.) selling price
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
a pair (of shoes or socks)