with a swoosh; at one fell swoop
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind
don't worry about it; forget about it
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to have a talk; to tell a story
calm; quiet; tranquility; tranquillity; appeasement; pacification
action; operation; effect; function
herbal tea; herb tea; tisane
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
with a start; with a jump
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business
all talk; glib; insincere; empty; specious
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs
(find) common (meeting) ground
individual; private person; personal; private
one's relationships; people one knows; circle of friends
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
to be unable to do; to find something difficult to do
go that far; to that extent
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease
to sever relations (with somebody; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
sense of duty (obligation)
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
retreating figure; appearance from behind
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind