to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
price; cost; value; worth; value
in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run
living together (with one more person)
sneaking a bite; snitching food
growth period (in children)
two meals; (eating) two meals a day
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off
to shake; to waver; to tremble
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
bitterness; distress; pain; bitterness and astringency
unexpectedly; surprisingly
coward; namby-pamby; wimp; weak-kneed person; spineless person
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to live through hell; to go to hell and back; to suffer dire straits
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
dying by the roadside; dying a dog's death
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
everything working out as desired
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
virtue; benevolence; profit; benefit
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
self-affirmation; self-approval
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
pride; dignity; self-respect
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
pleasant feeling; good feeling
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
to come from; to have roots in