sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
impossible; unlikely; improbable
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
spell; charm; incantation; magic word
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
to go out and away; to leave
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
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.)
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to slip through; to make one's way through quickly
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
what's what; heads or tails
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
feigning ignorance; acting dumb
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say