older sister and younger brother
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
to flare up; to fly into a rage
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
to speak; to say; to vocalize
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
otherwise; or else; if not
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
to spit out; to eject; to dump
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
decision; determination; resolution
squint; cross-eyed; mistaken view
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
(at) high speed; as fast as one can; with lightning speed
to scurry home; to run home; to fly back
haze (esp. in spring); mist; dimness (of sight)
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to yield oneself (to something); to devote oneself (to something); to surrender oneself (to something)
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
to begin some form of lifestyle
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict