to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
arrogant; insolent; disdainful
recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
heartstrings; koto string
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
to flick out; to spring out; to calculate; to work out; to expel (from a group); to drive out
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
bargaining point; terms of exchange; conditions for meeting a demand
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
profitable plan; good plan
commitment; pledge; promise
to refuse; to decline; to deny
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
the more I think about it; the more one thinks about it
anxiously; impatiently; worriedly; fretting; getting worked up
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
nick in a blade (sword, knife); chip in a blade
labor; labour; toil; trouble; pains; work
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
comprehension; understanding
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied