to read too much into things; to get wrong ideas by letting one's imagination run wild; to have a groundless suspicion
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
with a clatter; with a rattle; empty; bare; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle
crash; smash; crunch; bang; breaking sound
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; question mark
naked; nude; unvarnished (e.g. truth); plain (e.g. fact); frank
to pair with; to pair up; to pair off
trees and stones; unfeeling person
long ago; a long time ago; already
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
foolhardy; reckless; fearless
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
incompetence; laziness; worthlessness; good-for-nothing; loser; weakling
loss of strength; exhaustion; weakness
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
making frequent appearances; appearing often; appearing and disappearing
gale; violent (strong) wind
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
difficulty; trouble; accident; disaster; fault; defect
to pass from one's lips; to escape one's lips
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
association; fellowship; change (of season, year, etc.)
railway station; train station; staging post on a highway (in pre-modern Japan); counter for railway stations and bus stations
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
grassy field; grassland; meadow; grass-covered plain; savannah; prairie
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
contempt; derision; slight; disdain