to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
later; afterwards; future; after one's death; (arch.) descendant
to turn towards; to point
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
to go to the bottom of an affair; to inquire into the origin
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
spiced sake (served at New Year's)
to talk; to chat; to chatter
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
to become an expert; to be master at
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
to raise one's voice; to shout
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
something like that; sort of like that; similar to that; in that vein
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
don't worry about it; forget about it
repeated blows; striking repeatedly; barrage; consecutive hits (e.g. boxing, baseball)
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
to attack; to assault; to assail