naturally; of course; understandably
to go back to square one; to make a fresh start; to be back where one started
direction; trend; directionality; directivity; goal; aim
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
to explain adequately; to be accountable
unreality; becoming disconnected from reality
to go mad; to go crazy; to lose one's mind
close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer
schedule; program; calendar
to wake up (someone; by calling out); to awaken; to bring back (e.g. memories); to evoke; to recall
to talk (someone) down; to argue (someone) into silence
by a hair's breadth; in the nick of time; touch and go; close call; critical moment
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
escape; flight; breakout; fleeing; desertion
to help (someone) out of trouble; to rescue; to save
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
lying down and getting up; waking; getting up; living (with); staying (with)
cooperative delivery vehicle (esp. for deliveries between libraries); liaison vehicle
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
weak-willed; easily pressured; pushover
seal (used in lieu of a signature); stamp; chop
to push and push; to keep pushing to the end
stress relief; getting rid of stress
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
pride; dignity; self-worth
collapse; crumbling; breaking down; (radioactive) decay; disintegration
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
minister (of government); noble; (arch.) nobleman's residence
to make a lasting impression
twig used in grafting; budwood
Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus)