fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
to happen to have on hand or in stock
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
digestion (of food); digestion (of information); assimilation; consumption; absorption; (arch.) losing one's form and turning into something else
to give directions; to issue instructions
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
to put out one's tongue; to stick out one's tongue
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
unsuitable; inappropriate; improper
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
to breathe while sleeping
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
pregnancy; conception; gestation
(weep) quietly; silently; (cry) bitterly
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
to be fickle; to be frivolous; to be flippant; to be flighty; to be giddy; to be restless
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)