similarly; same (idea); same (name)
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
totally willing; fully motivated
noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills
besides; in addition; also; moreover
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
extermination; annihilation
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
both hands; both arms; ten
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
to raise one's voice; to shout
a little difficult; slightly hard; not feasible; not possible
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
tall figure; high stature
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
sweet (taste); luscious; sweet (melody, dream, etc.); delightful; pleasant
feel; touch; impression (of a person); most impressive passage; highlight; beginning
very popular; highly favoured
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
Chinese "Tail" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for fish, shrimp, etc.
senility; dotage; decrepitude
to have a showdown; to settle (e.g. a dispute)
on bad terms; at loggerheads
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
to rebuke; to scold harshly
with a start; with a jump
tensely; tightly; erectly; intuitively; instinctively; with a burst
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
irritating; annoying; tedious (work, person, etc.); boring; depressing; dark (e.g. story)