to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
trick that may deceive a child; transparent ploy; mere child's play; trivial (e.g. scheme); transparent; trifling (e.g. matter)
else; in addition; besides
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
to do for (the sake of someone else)
to twist; to wrench; to twist (a body part); to bend; to strangle (to death); to wring (an animal's neck); to defeat easily
to become entangled; to become complicated; to get mixed up; to screw up; to get caught up in
improvisation; improvised; impromptu; extempore
making (a report, plan, contract, etc.); drawing up; writing out; preparing; creating (a file, website, account, etc.)
without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryō (an old coin)
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
no hint (e.g. quiz questions where no clues are given)
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
giving up; quitting; surrendering
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
to deal with a large number
to soak into; to sink into; to seep into; to sink into (one's mind); to be (deeply) ingrained; to be instilled
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to pack; to crowd
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
intensely; severely; strictly; tightly; compactly; closely
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
thorough (criticism, defeat, etc.); utter; serious
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
face; honour; honor; appearance; look
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
writing off (a debt); cancellation; balancing the books; cancelling out (gains or losses); making even; making up (for)
to gain knowledge; to be illuminated; enlightening; informative; illuminating
trudging (along); plodding; slowly and with heavy steps
to start for home; to head for home; to make for home
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
disillusionment; disillusion; disenchantment
frank; candid; frankfurter; frank
sign; indication; omen; symptom
shame; disgrace; (sexual) violation; rape
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
(telephone) call; ring (of a telephone); shout; call; call; call loan (e.g. 30-day call)