one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
to interlace; to fit together; to combine; to mingle
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
anger; resentment; indignation; chagrin; irritation
spoiled; spoilt; ruined; loss of face
such ... as; or some such
feeling; sense; impression
party venue; place for a party; banquet hall
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
relatively; comparatively
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
serious look (on one's face); straight face
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
incomplete understanding; doubt; question; distrust; suspicion; strangeness
sword; blade; single stroke
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to lend an ear to; to listen to
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
fiction; made-up story; fable; fabrication; myth
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign