face to face; between two persons
now advancing and now retreating; ebb and flow; seesawing; taking alternately favorable and unfavorable turns
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
that's the way it is; such is life
to grimace; to make a wry face
container; receptacle; vessel; packaging
porcelain (esp. soft-paste porcelain); china; chinaware; earthenware; pottery; ceramics
stopper; cork; plug; tap; faucet; stopcock
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
how long; how far; how much
to take command; to give direction
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
to build (a fire); to make; to start; to light
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
(coming to a) mutual understanding; understanding each other
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
with these words; while saying
to jerk one's chin; to nod toward; to point one's chin at
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
to taste; to try (food or drink)
moderate; proper; just right
to be able to eat; to be able to swallow
to do over; to remake; to resume
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
food and drink; eating and drinking
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
deep emotion; strong feelings
society; public; community; social studies
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity