to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
expression; presentation; representation; notation
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
to draw a bow; to oppose; to defy; to disobey one's superiors
there being no use in arguing (about it)
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
charming; fascinating; attractive
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
double suicide; lovers' suicide
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
to intervene; to stop (something)
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional attack on a weakened enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation
to shake out; to draw a check (bill, draft, etc.); to issue (e.g. money order); to infuse (e.g. in hot water)
to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself
with a start; with a jump
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
to have no chance (of succeeding)
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion