enemy movements; enemy's position
male and female (animals); the two sexes; victory and defeat; strengths and weaknesses
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
major cleanup; spring cleaning
alone; unaided; away from home
to wait expectantly; to await in anticipation
private tutor; coach; governess
examination war; fiercely competitive university entrance examinations
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
to (have a situation) descend to mayhem
to become indisposed; to feel unwell; to have one's physical condition deteriorate
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
bitter tears; (lit.) tears of blood
dissolute; dissipated; licentious; slovenly; untidy; messy
to make a mess; to perpetrate; to do; to finish up; to be guilty of
tilefish (Branchiostegus spp.); blanquillo; horse-head fish
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
present (brought by a visitor); gift
keeping things tidy and in order
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
bedside; near one's pillow
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to take care doing something; to be prudent; to take no chances; to play it safe
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
foster father; adoptive father
living room (Western style); sitting room
living; life; judo art of resuscitation; action; activity
thorough; exhaustive; complete
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
loss (of assets, profit, etc.)
failing to properly evaluate the (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the cause for the end; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; getting one's priorities backwards
busiest and most profitable business period; peak season