anxiously; with anxious looks; with anxiety
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
countermeasure; counter-measure
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
this and that; one thing and another
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
perfect; just right; ideal
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
time in; making a move immediately in a timed game (shogi, go, etc.)
practical business; practical work experience; practicum; practice
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
stopping functioning; being out of service
talking about one's love interests; girls' talk; gossiping
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
direct control; direct supervision
to act self-importantly; to be arrogant; to be high-handed; to puff up
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
matter of life or death; life-and-death problem
to suit the convenience of; to accommodate
bribe; sweetener; douceur
gourmet food; delicious food; dining on gourmet food; following a lavish diet; living as an epicure
gluttony; satiation; engorgement
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave in one's liver
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
to push away; to push aside; to shove
to have no way of knowing; to be completely ignorant of
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
apron of a gun; cover for the touch-hole on a cannon or matchlock
inattention; absent-mindedness
to give one's everything; to make one's best effort; to be enthused; to put your back into it
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
canned food; tinned food; confining someone (e.g. so they can concentrate on work); being stuck in a confined space
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
depression; low spirits; dejection
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank