to develop into a serious incident
there in body, but not in spirit; distracted; in one ear and out the other
to be broken; to break; to fall through; to come to nothing
antinomy; self-contradiction; either-or situation; choice between mutually exclusive alternatives
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
English writing; English sentence; English text; English literature; English lit
to translate; to interpret
each; (arch.) you (plural)
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to ask a question; to ask questions
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
to steal a glance; to intercept and read (e.g. other people's email)
to run about; to rush about
mixture; jumble; cord made by entwining threads of various colours
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
to run (up hill, stairs, etc.)
kotatsu; table over an electric heater (orig. a charcoal brazier in a floor well) with a hanging quilt that retains heat
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
care; precaution; guarding; caution
not necessarily; not entirely; not altogether
bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible
honeymouthed; glib; fair-spoken; cajoling; talking glibly
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
resentment; indignation; anger
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
tingling; stinging; pungently
to break the silence; to break one's silence
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
inattention; absent-mindedness
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after