under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (someone's) side
horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling
to be flabbergasted; to be dumbfounded
succeeding; following; trailing; next
rest; relaxation; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
to sum it up in one word; ... is the word for it
faint; indistinct; dim; vague; subtle; delicate
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
imposing stance; daunting pose
pure; innocent; naive; unspoilt; pure-hearted; ingenuous
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
to fall asleep; to sleep soundly; to become dull; to lose vigour
turning by hand; hand-turned; hand-cranked; preparations; arrangements
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
to lock (a door, etc.); to lock up
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
figure; body shape; build; somatotype; biotype; habitus
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear); fearfully; anxiously
tearing limb from limb; tearing apart; cutting (a person) to pieces
double tooth; protruding tooth (like a fang); high canine
involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation
second generation; second; junior
steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
indecisive; irresolute; shilly-shally; vacillating
greedy; avaricious; rapacious; insatiable
over-optimistic calculation; counting one's chickens before they're hatched
postwar period; period after Second World War
to play a central role; to take a leading part
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; recognition; cognition
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification