to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
ecstatically; spellbound; with rapt attention; abstractedly; absentmindedly; absorbedly
warm; comfortable; snug; cozy; cosy; pleasant
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
this world; this life; this generation; present day
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
declaration of war; proclamation of war
difference; variation; difference
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
reason ends where love begins; in love, reason takes flight; love is a blind guide; love makes fools of us all; (lit.) love is blind
boy; son; baby boy; young man
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
observation; survey; watching
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
three-game match; three-bout contest; a rubber (in a card game)
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
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
interest (in something); enthusiasm
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
effort; initiative; dealing with; bout (in sports, etc.); match
The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; full provision
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)