difficult problem; challenge
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
to be opposite; to face each other
to wipe off; to wipe out; to expunge
to say (something) over one's shoulder
ripple (on water); wavelets; ripple (e.g. of uneasiness); unrest; disturbance
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
silence; keeping silent; giving no notice; giving no warning; wordless pantomime performed in the dark (in kabuki)
abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to rebuke strongly; to tell off
highest ever; record-high; highest on record
one who knows little often repeats it
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
high-handed; domineering; on one's high horse
snapping back (at someone); lashing out (despite being in the wrong); counterblast; counteroffensive; backlash
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of restaurants)
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
being clearheaded; having a keen (sharp, brilliant) mind
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
if you do this; if this is the case
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
to burn with combativeness
porcelain (esp. hard-paste porcelain); china; chinaware
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
dance (esp. Western style); dancing
level of comfort (of objects you sit on)
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
performance of one's official duties
sincere; honest; faithful
director; executive; officer; official; person in charge
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it