search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
breaking off; snapping off
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
in deep black; in jet black
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
violence; reckless action; (an) outrage
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
having said that; on the other hand
to knead thoroughly; to work up; to concoct; to make up
to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
headache inducing; vexing
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
to some extent; to a certain extent
cannot be helped; unavoidable
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
sincere; honest; faithful
trust; confidence; credence
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
prank; practical joke; horseplay; mischievous trick
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
human rights; civil liberties
making light of; thinking little of; slighting; belittling; dismissing; contempt
while there is life, there is hope; without life, there is nothing; don't waste your life
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
scolding; telling-off; rebuke; lecture
endless argument; pointless argument; fruitless dispute; futile discussion; (lit.) argument over whose field to water (during a drought)
low-ranking samurai; rolling three and one (in a dice game)
round (esp. in sports, negotiations, etc.); rounds (e.g. nurse, security guard, etc.)
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
to be a point of honor; to affect someone's good name
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
deliberately; intentionally; on purpose; purposely
explanation; interpretation