an extra effort; going the extra mile; one final push
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
not caring; not giving a damn
will (urge) to create; creative urge; appetite for writing
(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant
difficult problem; challenge
a few years ago; some years back
restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
biting into a whole fruit (esp. apple)
receipts and expenditure (disbursements)
statement of delivery; delivery slip; delivery note
inspection; examination; checking
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
without omission; in full
likes and dislikes; pickiness (about food); choosiness; fussiness; tastes; preferences
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
secret intelligence; underground information; confidential information; inside information
being well versed (in); being well acquainted (with); being familiar (with); (a boy's) first ejaculation; spermarche; semenarche
periodic; regular; routine
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
book or scroll that has been handed down through generations; book of secrets; delivering a letter
Nimu (Jammu & Kashmir); Nym
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
red-hot iron; gunfire; gambling; violent-tempered
drawing ability; skill at art
unskilled; awkward; bad; clumsy; poor
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to be exhausted; to be tired out
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
haiku; 17-mora poem, usu. in 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 morae
to compose (a Japanese poem); to write; to use as the theme of a poem; to recite (e.g. a poem); to chant; to intone
maze; labyrinth; inner ear
to do nothing but; to spend all one's time doing
to insert; to put in; to send in (to a prisoner; e.g. clothes, books); to deliver (food, refreshments, etc. to workers); to supply
to stray into; to lose one's way (and enter); to wander into