in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
everything turning out fine; the whole thing being settled
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
suspicious; dubious; unreliable; indecent; unseemly
scene; sight; scenario; setting
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
as one pleases; irresponsibility; free-for-all
throughout heaven and earth, I alone am the honored one; self-conceit; self-centeredness; vainglory
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
heir; heiress; inheritor; successor
to call; to name; to call oneself ...; to go by the name of ...; to purport (to be); to profess
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
standing comparison with; comparing favorably with; by no means inferior to; equal to
in succession; one by one
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
mound; heap; burial mound; tomb; standing stone; stone signpost
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of; serving (in the military, congress, etc.)
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
medicine; medical art; medical skills
(very) quick; rapid; swift; speedy; prompt; expeditious
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
standing for a long time; remaining standing
to begin to like something (one did not initially like); to gradually become enamoured with something; to have something grow on you
comprehension; understanding; enlightenment; spiritual awakening; satori
shiatsu; acupressure; form of Japanese finger-pressure therapy
(blue-collar) worker; laborer; labourer
since when; from when; how long
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing