feigned ignorance; pretending not to recognize (somebody); unconcerned air; indifference
to be true to nature; to be lifelike
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
hoarse voice; husky voice
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
sighing deeply; giving a deep sigh
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
to get carried away; to become over-excited; to push one's luck; to push a good thing too far
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
chair; stool; post; office; position
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to rise; to erect; to get up
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
burlesque; low comedy; farce
in that way; like that; that way
heart; guts; nerve; central part
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
unable to resist; unable to suppress
unique; peerless; invaluable; priceless
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
helplessly; easily; without resistance; without regret
to have a long life; to live a long time