to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
saying all one has to say (usu. negative, e.g. complaints, insults, etc.)
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
trauma (usu. psychological)
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
important matter; requirement; requisite; necessary condition
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
to feel under pressure; to feel impatient; to be in a hurry
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
end of war; cessation of hostilities
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
excessive self-consciousness; excessively self-conscious person
head-hunting; recruiting professionals from other companies
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
opposite; reverse; contrary
to get conceited; to become vain; to get stuck up; to get a swollen head; (lit.) to become a tengu
dark history; dark past; something one wants to forget or pretend never happened
one's last moments; death throes; agony of death
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to mix; to stir; to blend
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment