though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
vicious circle; vicious cycle
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
persecution complex; paranoia
to be tired of; to be sick of; to get fed up with
(short) curtain hung at shop entrance; split curtain used to divide spaces in a house; reputation (of a store); good name; goodwill
to study; to complete (a course); to fix; to correct; to conduct (a Buddhist service)
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
amount of money; sum of money
reserving; storing; setting aside; laying away
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
first thing in the morning
phantom; vision; illusion; extremely rare item
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
making do; getting by (somehow); managing
contrivance; managing (to raise money); one's financial condition
to step on a landmine; to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
(with a) start; fright; alarm
comprehension; understanding; enlightenment; spiritual awakening; satori
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
toilet bowl; urinal; chamber pot; bedpan
to take care of some business; to go on an errand; to relieve oneself; to do one's business; to go to the toilet
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
batter's box; one's turn at bat
table; chart; list; memorial to an emperor
school; proof (of a book, document, etc.); counter for proofs
bat (in baseball, cricket, etc.)
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
reputation; respectability; honour; honor
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
game, set and match; end of the game; end of the match
restlessly; hurriedly; agitatedly; fidgeting
negotiations; discussions; connection
creeping about; stirring restlessly; squirming