very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
bad; wrong; evil; no good; wicked; reprehensible
for work; in a manner related to work
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
to comfort; to console; to amuse
whichever one chooses; either way
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
all-night vigil over a body; wake
feather; plume; wing; blade (of a fan, propeller, etc.); shuttlecock (in badminton); shuttlecock (in hanetsuki); arrow feathers
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
freely; frankly; without reserve
to drain dry; to dry out; to scorch
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
beforehand; in advance; previously
full particulars; the whole story; from beginning to end
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
to feel a chill run down one's spine
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
to be seized with fear; to be seized with panic