exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
will not do; do not; does not
no problem; it doesn't matter
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
lacking skill; uninspiring; unexciting; dull; unrefined; boring (from being too plain)
the same night; that night
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
distinguished family; noted family; family status in the Imperial Court; master (of a craft); expert
not revealing (thoughts, feelings); not breathing a word
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; appropriate age (to ...); old enough (to ...)
tolerance; broad-mindedness
to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
to attack the enemy in his unguarded moment
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
on one hand; on the other hand
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
harmless to humans and animals; having no influence; unimportant; insignificant
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
should; must; -able; probably; likely
desire to tease; desire to cause mischief
trio; triumvirate; three famous retainers
strongly; violently; quickly; suddenly
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
stifled laugh; chuckling; snickering
to grimace; to make a wry face
(undesirable but) inseparable relationship
selection; choice; choosing; picking; election
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so