to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
handling things like an adult; behaving like a mature grown-up
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
place; point; part; counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
exactly as stated; verbatim
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
cooperation; collaboration
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
putting that aside; that said; apart from that; anyway; be that as it may
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
bounce; spring; momentum; impetus; moment; instant
to save up; to stockpile; to stash away; to hoard; to amass; to salt away
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
fish, meat, and vegetables stewed in a thick, sweet sauce of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
tart; roll of sponge cake with sweetened beans
pretending not to know; pretending not to recognize someone (recognise); feigning ignorance; playing innocent
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
to get late; to advance; to wear on
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
declaration; proclamation; announcement
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into