to fight against; to oppose; to face
straightforward approach; playing it straight; fair deal
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
running about; making every effort; being busily engaged (in something); good offices
pus; corruption; rot; evils
demolition; taking down; dissolution (of an organization, company, etc.); breaking up; dissection (of a body); dismemberment
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
adoration; admiration; devotion
to understand; to make out
belief; faith; conviction
to yell; to shout; to scream; to bawl
innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
pleasantly warm; nice and warm; repeatedly (hitting someone); again and again; over and over
seal (used in lieu of a signature); stamp; chop
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
having no idea; having no clue
to use as an intermediary; to worry; to mind; to care
to be damaged; to receive damage
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
one more time; once more; once again
earnestly; immediately; exactly
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
irritating; annoying; tedious (work, person, etc.); boring; depressing; dark (e.g. story)
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
one's face turning red; with a flush on one's face
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes