like everyone else; like most people; like an ordinary person; as much as anyone else
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
talk; story; conversation
to establish a lead; to distinguish (between); to ascertain or tell the difference (between); to discriminate
(suffer) deterioration; growing worse; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
to make one's name well known; to gain much fame
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
to persuade someone to consent; to entreat repeatedly; to beg; to implore
(act of) encouragement; stimulus; incentive
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
to take a turn for the better (of an illness, patient, etc.); to begin to improve; to begin to recover; to convalesce
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
charming; fascinating; attractive
unwelcome; nerdish; unpopular
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
to give one's life (e.g. in battle); to devote one's life (e.g. to a cause)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
western direction; Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise); western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
epidemiology; the study of epidemics
martial arts; military arts; Bushido
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
past (exam) question collection
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)