last time; last inning; last part; final episode (of a television program)
hanging low (of clouds); remaining low (of sales, stock prices, etc.); remaining sluggish (of the economy, market, etc.); hovering (around a low level)
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
change of job; change of occupation; career change
to have an idea; to have a clue
to become better; to improve
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
obedient; submissive; docile; meek; pliant
check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out
artist; painter; illustrator
reader (person); person who reads the cards (in karuta games); composer (of a poem)
pointing out; identification
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
madness; craziness; insanity
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
NEET (young person not in education, employment or training)
at full speed; (at) full tilt; headlong; impetuously; precipitately
domestic help; domestic helper; domestic servant; maid
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
devil; demon; Satan; the Devil; Māra; evil spirits or forces that hinder one's path to enlightenment
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
to take seriously; to believe in; to fall for
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
to take advantage of (someone's) weakness
outrageous; preposterous; scandalous; inexcusable; absurd; execrable
fair attack; fair tactics; straightforward approach; standard procedure; established method
I'm telling you this for your own good; here's some friendly advice
very; very much; greatly; considerably; highly; exceedingly
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
worth; merit; value; good point; strong point; redeeming feature
useless member of society; hopeless case; failure
to be by far the best; to be much better; to excel; to be exceptional; to be prominent; to be outstanding
averaging; levelling (off); equalization; standardization; balance