gossip; corner of the mouth
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
... all over again (repeating the same failure)
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
number; number plate; license plate
to take charge during someone's absence
to save face; to keep face; to not lose face
restoring one's impaired reputation; regaining one's honor; redeeming oneself
rogue; thug; hoodlum; punk; racketeer
optimism; taking an optimistic view
watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
to do someone in; to bump someone off
fighting stance; fighting pose
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
choices; alternatives; options
to increase; to add to; to augment
name recognition; established reputation
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
letting (someone) die without helping
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
dying in vain; wasteful sacrifice of life
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
to indicate; to show; to point to
loud sound; loud reverberation
eardrum; tympanic membrane
heating power; thermal power; firepower
quite indifferent; looking blank; looking as though one has nothing at all to do with what is going on
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
something unrelated (to what has been discussed thus far)
address (e.g. of house); residence; domicile
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim