betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
order; sequence; procedure
to be worried; to be troubled
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
way of solving (a problem); solution
to be found; to be discovered
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
discovery; detection; finding
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
by all rights; legally speaking; properly speaking
becoming more serious or severe; aggravation; intensification
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
recompense; indemnity; atonement
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
one country; whole country; hotheaded; stubborn
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
to take the blame; to take responsibility; to assume liability; to bear the burden
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
to be needed; to be wanted
both hands; both arms; ten
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser