killing two birds with one stone
to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
neighboring town; neighbouring town; adjacent town
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
radio wave; reception; signal; saying strange things
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; a kick
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
conviction; belief; confidence
bad ending (in a film, novel, etc.); unhappy ending
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
the following week; the next week
down to earth; reasonable; able to deal with
full portrait; whole aspect; full story
long time; long interval; for quite some time
reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries
to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour
if it is not ...; if it does not ...
human emotions (joy, anger, grief and pleasure)
pity; sorrow; grief; misery
lion; left-hand guardian dog at a Shinto shrine
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
eccentricity; eccentric behaviour
very bad condition; (in) terrible form; serious slump
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
just; right; pure; genuine; truth
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
jealousy; roasted rice cake
thoughtless; rash; hasty; imprudent
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
to pierce through; to break through
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
halfway; midway; partway; mid-course