not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
how; in what way; by what means
one by one; thoroughly; exhaustively; with a fine-tooth comb
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to be dampened; to be discouraged; to be weakened; to be reduced
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
writing paper; stationery; notepaper
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
striking; remarkable; considerable
to feel under pressure; to feel impatient; to be in a hurry
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
old book; rare book; classic; secondhand book; used book
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
nine; nine years of age; twelve o'clock (old time system)
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)