contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
at once; immediately; right now
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
different opinion; objection
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
predicament; one's ground; one's position
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
whatever the case; under any circumstances
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
but; however; provided that
responsibility; liability; blame; torture; torment; persecution
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to get information out of a person; to begin listening
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
to make trouble; to rock the boat; to make waves; to aggravate a situation
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
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
blood relationship; consanguinity; blood relative
what street? (esp. in Kyoto and Sapporo); what article? (in a law); (arch.) how can?; (arch.) cannot possibly
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
lawlessness; injustice; wrong; outrageous; lawless; disorderly
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
openly; squarely; directly; to a person's face
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
unanticipated; unexpected
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
straight; as the crow flies
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
self control; self restraint
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering