(in spite of) being old enough to know better
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
preparation; arrangements
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
to swoop down upon; to fly down; to alight
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
to start (something); to start up; to boot (a computer); to launch (a business)
very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just
too-good-to-be-true offers (e.g. scams and frauds); too-good-to-be-true stories
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to shorten; to cut short; to trim; to cut down on; to reduce; to scrimp on
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
salmon (Salmonidae spp.); chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta)
kombu (usu. Saccharina japonica); konbu; kelp; any edible species from the family Laminariaceae
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to stew
difficult to eat; unpalatable
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
yakitori; chicken pieces (or sometimes beef or pork offal) grilled on a skewer; grilled and skewered bird (esp. sparrow); failing to win a single hand during a half-game
to thrust away; to send flying
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
rag; scrap; fault (esp. in a pretense, pretence); defect; run-down; shabby
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
please; somehow or other; one way or another
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)