decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
to follow another's example
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
suddenly; all of a sudden
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
will not do; do not; does not
participation; joining; entry; adherence
one's nature; characteristic; inherent; natural
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever