to be confused; to be in disorder; to have troubles; to be in a dispute; to complain vigorously; to complain persistently
former (incumbent); predecessor
first meeting; first contest between
holy mother; birth mother of a holy man (or woman); Virgin Mary
lover's whispers; sweet nothings; whispered intimacies; babbling (of a baby); babble
convulsions (in a child); nervousness; short-temperedness; bug thought to cause children's diseases
the proof of the pudding is in the eating; the proof is in the pudding; don't knock it till you've tried it; you can't tell unless you try
leader of the pack (of a group of kids); neighborhood bully (neighbourhood)
to rip up (a seam); to burst; to tear; to break out (e.g. into a smile)
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
immense sum (of money); ten thousand yen
to transmit by word of mouth
self-willed; (doing or saying things) to suit one's own convenience
way of living; manner of living; lifestyle
overnight; since last night
rain that starts to fall as though trying to prevent a guest from leaving; well-timed shower (which prevents a guest from leaving)
clay-like; clayey; argillaceous
individual technique (in team sports); individual skills; individual play
cooperativeness; spirit of cooperation
burnt mountain; dormant volcano
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling
snack (to have with a drink); side dish
imitating; copying; mimicking
in a hurry; hustle; person who's always in a rush
to couch (a sword); to look at cynically or ironically; (arch.) to stand ready (to do); (arch.) to adopt a formal attitude
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
Holy Communion; Lord's Supper; Eucharist
to take by surprise; to startle; to shock
completely; entirely; totally
example; specimen; sample
to penetrate a body (e.g. with a spear or bullet); to breathe new life into; to provide a potential solution
very; extremely; excessively
relief party; rescue party
of no concern at all; no skin off my nose
to dye in different colors (colours)