useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
atonement (for one's sins); expiation; making amends; making up for (a misdeed)
national ownership; state ownership; government ownership
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
favorable review; favourable review
bad reputation; infamy; ill repute; unfavorable criticism; unfavourable criticism
beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.); place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); place under one's direct control; one's own turf
blameless; above reproach; beyond reproach; faultless; perfect
looking upon (someone) as an enemy; regarding as an enemy; being hostile toward
human kindness; human weakness
half-sibling (with a different mother)
closing party; closing event of a school, etc. festival
to rebuke; to scold harshly
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
to knock (someone) down; to floor; to beat up; to deal a devastating blow (from which one cannot recover); to devastate (emotionally); to crush
flaring up; bursting into flames
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
in range; within the limits (of ...); within (a) range
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
first class; first rank; one degree; one level; most; best
raisins; currants; dried grapes
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
rhythmical; rhythmic; well-paced
to get lost; to lose one's bearings; to be puzzled; to be perplexed; to be tempted; to be seduced
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; feeling hesitant; feeling nervous; feeling diffident
ouch!; hot, hot, hot!; something hot; fire
"drop the handkerchief" children's game
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
while studying; presently studying