conceit; vanity; pride; self-importance; egotism
disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity
after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
to give oneself to (esp. of a woman to a man); to surrender oneself to
the one before last; two generations, etc. previous
illness; disease; bad habit; weakness; fault
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
report; return (e.g. tax); statement; declaration; notification; filing
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
authenticity; credibility
bodily; physical; corporeal; sexual; sensual; of the flesh
to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate
total fire loss; completely burned
subjective symptoms; patient's complaints
Felidae (family comprising the cats)
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
the (four) limbs; arms and legs
having presence of mind; self-possessed; imperturbable; calm and self-possessed
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
majestic; commanding; imposing; stately; dignified; with pomp and circumstance
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
unauthorized; without permission; unapproved; lack of permission; absence of authorization
to chase about; to hang on; to drive hard
practicality; utility; usefulness
inquiry; enquiry; investigation; (police) interview; questioning (e.g. witness, suspect); hearing
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
hearing (of a statement, opinion, explanation, etc.); asking; questioning (e.g. a suspect); listening (e.g. to the radio)
to know shame; to have a sense of shame; to be ashamed
(pent-up) anger; indignation; resentment; irritation
having no way to relieve (one's grief, mortification, etc.); unable to give vent to (one's anger)
drinking party; get-together (usu. involving alcoholic drinks)
to become stormy; to become rough (of the sea); to fall into ruin; to become neglected; to become rough (of skin); to get chapped
izakaya; tavern, bar, etc. that also serves various dishes and snacks
power of the state; government authority
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism