since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
because of; owing to; due to
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
blunder; bungle; gaffe; bungling; stupid; tactless
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
sound of voice; vocal sound
laconic; of few words; reticent; quiet
more than enough; more than ample; exhaustive
to flare up; to fly into a rage
to cross one's mind; to occur to one; to flash into one's head
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
to dismiss (from a position); to exempt; to excuse from; to forgive
to apologize; to apologise; to make an apology
it is I who should say so
party; set; gang; company; person
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); (court) case; project; enterprise; advertisement
as much as one can; as much as possible
to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
I see; that's right; indeed
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
wrong; different; not like that
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
childish; child-like; innocent; naive
to satisfy oneself (by doing); to find relief (in doing)
meanwhile; in the meantime
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings
to say (something) over one's shoulder
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
things on hand; things in stock; money on hand; money in one's wallet; on hand; in stock