to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)
to examine someone's expression
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
question; inquiry; enquiry
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
firmly; solidly; heartily
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
close; intimate; on good terms
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
expedient; means; instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
somersault; returning from a destination right after arriving there; non-stop round trip; abrupt change of direction
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
recollection; reminiscence
second; number two; runner-up
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin