the other day; some time ago; recently
jumbling together; lumping together; mixing up
charge (of something); matter in one's charge; (one's) assignment; (one's) job
opportunity; chance; trigger; cause
chorus; singing in a chorus
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
well-versed (in); profoundly knowledgeable (about); high in the attainment (of)
numbering; numbering machine
rising (from one's bed); getting up; getting out of bed
self-control; self-restraint
self control; self restraint
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
to scatter around; to leave untidy; to make a mess
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
wild; in disarray; harum-scarum; hysteric
deadly serious; deadly earnest
journal; magazine; periodical
to gain a reputation; to make oneself famous
vulgar; in poor taste; cheap; low-brow
to be buried; to be covered; to be hidden
support; backing; aid; assistance
a reclusive life; living secluded from the world; leading a sequestered life
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
to manage; to settle; to dispose of; to deal with; to arrange
mixing of public and private affairs; mixing business with personal affairs; mixing work and private matters
caged bird; person whose freedom has been restricted (esp. a prostitute, mistress, concubine, etc.)
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money
obligation; favour; favor; debt of gratitude