negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
somehow; for some reason or other
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
sincere; honest; faithful
last moment; eleventh hour; platform made of dirt used to perform executions (decapitations) in the Edo period
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
presence or absence; whether something is there or not; whether something happens or not
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
pride; boast; credit (to)
to check; to stop; to keep back
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
self control; self restraint
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
self-satisfaction; (self-)complacency; smugness
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
spineless; backboneless; timid; cowardly; weak-kneed
sympathy; compassion; pity
to be erected; to be built
abandoned building; derelict building
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
class; level; stratum; layer; hierarchy
to stretch around (e.g. a fence, dragnet, etc.); to lay out (e.g. a wiring system, network, etc.); to string up (e.g. an antenna, ship's rigging, etc.)
inheritance; bequest; legacy; heritage
plentiful; lot of; much; pile of
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to symbolise
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; bill
to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family; to attire oneself; to outfit oneself