something or other; one thing or another; this or that
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority
set of tools (implements); kit; outfit
to become better; to improve
to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict
(for) one's own use; personal use; private use
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass
how long; how much; to what extent
to have an idea; to have a clue
action; operation; effect; function
laws of nature; physical laws; physics
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
fixed; settled; constant; definite; uniform; regularized
skillful handling of a kitchen knife
remarkably; markedly; rapidly; sound of breaking or creaking
to gain in skill; to improve; to get better
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
heaven and earth; top and bottom
time; season; period; phase; stage
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
to lose one's temper; to throw a tantrum
father; dad; husband; you; he
worthless; insignificant; unimportant; poor; miserable; wretched
no, not like that (but like this)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
dropping (of tears, dew, etc.); falling off; dropping off; inadvertently (coming to the surface); letting out (e.g. a secret)
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
I got it; I see; I now know; So that's the reason
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
to become hungry; to get an empty stomach
wrong (guess or estimate); misdirected; irrelevant; off the point
work clothes; business suit