to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
to rebuke; to scold harshly
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
that; the matter in question
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
with a start; with a jump
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
order; command; directions; instructions
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
competition; rivalry; something worth doing
negative; passive; half-hearted; unmotivated
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
story; tale; talk; discussion
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)