(doing something) in tears
to dislocate one's back; to be unable to stand up due to fear or surprise
to fall on one's backside
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
left utterly helpless; have no one to turn to; unapproachable
Excellent (grade); A; superiority; excellence; gentle; graceful
to beat vigorously; to rain strikes upon someone; to tan someone's hide; to mercilessly pummel; to beat the daylights out of
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
details (of an incident, event, etc.); whole story; course of events; facts; circumstances; particulars
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
prickling; stinging; tingling
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; appropriate age (to ...); old enough (to ...)
subsection head; assistant manager; chief clerk
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
becoming more serious or severe; aggravation; intensification
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
organic farming; organic cultivation
pensive (or worried) look on one's face
possessiveness; desire to monopolize (monopolise); desire for control
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
utterly (unknown; esp. of someone's whereabouts); completely; (no information) whatsoever; at all
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
a matter for speculation; only conjecture; just guesswork
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
excuse me for disturbing (interrupting) you; greeting used when entering someone's home
second day of the month; two days
to relax; to feel at home
whereabouts; place where one is; position; location
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)