to swing; to shake; to wave; to veer; to deflect; to lean towards
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
as is habit; the way life normally is
to do one good; to be beneficial; to be good for the body or mind; to put oneself in the place of ...; to put oneself in (someone's) shoes
just the other day; quite recently
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to this extent; to this degree; this much
aimlessly; by chance; accidentally; casually; suddenly; unexpectedly
to comb out; to brush; to untangle; to unravel
depressing; dark (e.g. story); grim (e.g. expression); irritating; annoying; tedious (work, person, etc.)
(being) face to face; facing each other
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
Obon; Bon Festival; Buddhist festival for honouring the spirits of one's ancestors, held in mid-August or in some regions, mid-July; tray
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
taste; feel on the tongue; manner; demeanour; demeanor
I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but
meddling (in); butting in; interference; poking one's nose into
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
legal wife; lawful wife; first wife (in polygamous relationship)
hating; strongly disliking
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
to say this and that (about); to say (critical) things; to criticize; to be critical (about); to find fault (with); to complain
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
to put into the mouth; to eat
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
paying loan installments whenever one happens to have money (instalments)
favourable terms; favorable terms; favourable conditions; favorable conditions; place in the sun
to receive permission; to leave (with someone's permission); to retire; to refuse; to beg off doing
labor; labour; work; Labour Party
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
to gulp down (alcohol, poison, etc.); to quaff; to down
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to meddle (in someone's affairs); to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass (at someone); to hit on
but; however; although; though
judgement; judgment; decision; ruling; finding; adjudication
in accordance with; according to
income; earnings; revenue; proceeds; takings; receipts
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull