unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
sublime; noble; high-minded
to walk behind someone; to follow in someone's footsteps
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
third day of the month; three days
on duty; at work; while working
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby
dismissal (from a position); discharge
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
by nature; naturally; by birth; innately; congenitally
use; utilization; utilisation; application
intelligence gathering; information gathering
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
promotion; advancement; rising in rank
leisurely post; do-nothing job; sinecure
superficial; apparent; seeming; surface; cosmetic
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence