washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
becoming dull; slowing down
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
to complain; to make a complaint
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
certainly; surely; undoubtedly; just; precisely; exactly
to tell (to do); to order; to tell on (someone); to tattle; to often say
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to freeze (in fear, surprise, etc.); to cower; to flinch; to shrink up; to shrink; to shrivel up
to rebuke; to scold harshly
all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered
licensed; chartered; officially allowed; legitimate
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
no!; no no!; no, not at all
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
outlet (e.g. for water or gas); market (for something); outlet (e.g. for excess energy); vent (e.g. for emotions)
beautiful woman; pretty girl
in name only; titular; nominal
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
fall; drop; descent; coming down
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to neglect; to leave undone; to lay aside
flame; blaze; fire; attack; aggression
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
quietly; calmly; comfortably; peacefully
to strip someone; to help someone remove (clothes)
haori (Japanese formal coat)
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony