as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
misanthropy; misanthropist
the big two...; two major...; two main...
cold-bloodedness; coldheartedness
nata de coco; coconut gel
men; manservant; male attendants to an actor
all present; all concerned; all of us
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
manuscript; version; draft
now that; since; so long as; because
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
wearisome; insipid; dull; irksome; wretched; vain
impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)
Bushido; samurai code of chivalry
club; fraternity; sorority; clubhouse
trend; course of action; directionality; directivity; directional; vectorial
paper (in rock-paper-scissors); disappearing completely; coming to nought; foolishness; stupidity
administrative; businesslike; practical; impersonal; perfunctory; robot-like
compulsory; obligatory; mandatory
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (middle ages); acting administrator
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
town girl; girl raised in a town
manufacturing; processing; treatment; machining
black porgy (Acanthopagrus schlegeli)
black porgy (Acanthopagrus schlegeli)
bitch; witch; ugly woman; 1-point card; junk card
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
to be knocked out; to be overwhelmed; to be flabbergasted; to be thrown for a loop
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge