different person; another person; someone else; changed man
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
inexpert or untrained eyes
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
wide difference; a world of difference
shoring up (a company, industry, etc.); propping up; bolstering; manipulation (of the market, esp. to prevent a sudden fall); jacking-up
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to get late; to advance; to wear on
retainer; vassal; servant
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
to give shelter to; to lodge; to put up; to accommodate
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
as (much) as possible; as (far) as possible
details (of an incident, event, etc.); whole story; course of events; facts; circumstances; particulars
unworthy; unbecoming; improper
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
head (of a line, group, etc.); front; lead; forefront; vanguard
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
willpower; energy; vitality
exactly the same; identical; exact; perfect
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
division; section; compartment; block; plot; lot
scarecrow; figurehead; dummy
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
one's post; one's position; one's station; one's round; one's beat; one's route
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
outrageous; wild (ambition, idea, etc.); crazy; inordinate; extravagant (e.g. claims); audacious
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
treasure house; treasury; financial supporter; patron; financier
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm