this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
(many) years; long-standing (esp. hatred, grudge); ancient
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
trick; trap; stratagem; intraoperative; during surgery
great difference; big difference; wide margin
despite; in spite of; not worrying about; without fear of
same kind (race); homogeneousness
value; worth; merit; estimation; evaluation; appraisal
healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
to lose (through death) (e.g. wife, child)
to the very end; to the bitter end; to the last; to the hilt; thoroughly
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
lingering scent; lingering fragrance; residual aroma
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
vermiculation; peristalsis; crawling like a worm
solid (body); solid matter; solid food
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
one's seniors and juniors; seniority-based hierarchy
to panic; to freak out; to fly into a tizzy
unnecessary trouble brought upon oneself; stirring up a hornet's nest
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
wintry sky; cold weather (in winter); wintry weather
being on duty; person on duty
to get tired of (doing); to lose interest in
not worrying about one's reputation or appearance; not caring what others think
polite; courteous; hospitable
to start for home; to head for home; to make for home
Western cooking; Western-style meal; Western-style food; Japanized Western cuisine