even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
will not do; do not; does not
to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
not asking (about); letting go unquestioned; disregarding; ignoring; overlooking
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
the other day; a few days ago
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
inattention; absent-mindedness
to be lost in deep thought; to be deeply immersed in thought
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
milk; breast; loop; decorative bump (on a hanging bell)
bachelorhood; single; unmarried; celibate
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
hatchet; axe; wood-chopping; wood-splitting
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
in the morning; during the morning
usually; under usual circumstances
one round; one circuit; one revolution; one lap; one turn
practice; practising; training; study
lately; recently; nowadays
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
to lose heart; to lose interest; to lose motivation; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose flavor
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
to fight; to exchange blows; to rally
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to feel refreshed; to feel more cheerful; to feel better
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around