to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
to see; to look; to watch; to try to
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to compress; to pack
(table) napkin; serviette; sanitary napkin; sanitary pad
to feign innocence; to feign ignorance; to wipe one's mouth
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
genuine article; real thing; real deal
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
steady; sound; reliable; solid
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
(squad of) police; police force
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
meat soup; bouillon; juices (from grilled meat); gravy
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
rumination; regurgitation; chewing the cud; turning over in one's mind; thinking over something; pondering
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to eat up (completely); to put down (a rebellion); to suppress; (arch.) to make flat; (arch.) to level out
to be transparent; to show through
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
the (four) limbs; arms and legs
ankle; malleolus; ankle bone
adopted daughter; foster daughter