miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
discomfort; inconvenience; poverty; want; inability; disability
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
all you want; as much as one wants
wet nurse; nursing mother
some people; a few people; several people
periodic; regular; routine
Minister of Health and Welfare
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
to be responsive; to show immediate results
giving something a try because one has nothing to lose
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
to mope; to brood; to be in low spirits; to have the blues
obstinate person; stubbornness; pigheadedness; hard head (like a rock)
different opinion; objection
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
to live; to make a living; to get on with
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
odious; hateful; awful; horrid; revolting
bright (weather, mood, voice, etc.); clear; fine; beautiful; glorious; splendid
exchange of blows; long rally
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
a head (e.g. taller or shorter); noticeable difference (in competitors' results)
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up