nonchalant air; unruffled air
such ... as; or some such
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to lay the blame on
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
mistaken idea; misunderstanding; wrong impression
be (that) as it may; having said that
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
posterity; future life; life to come
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation (photography); fixing
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
episode; anecdote; vignette
taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.); walking by oneself; talking a walk by oneself; walking unaided; being able to walk without help; standing on one's own feet
to pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down
to bury (e.g. in the ground); to fill up (e.g. audience fills a hall); to cause to be packed; to plug (a gap); to stop (a gap); to make up for (a loss, shortage, etc.); to make amends
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to
otaku; geek; nerd; enthusiast
tendency; trend; inclination
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
great achievement; great feat; great work; great undertaking
person who has rendered distinguished service
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
crested caracara (Polyborus plancus)
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
reaction; response; reaction
visit for no reason; go on fool's errand
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
in name only; titular; nominal
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
faint hopes; dim prospects; little hope; unlikely (to be successful)
to lose heart; to be discouraged; to be exhausted; to be tired out
venting one's anger (on someone or something); taking out one's anger on
to fall into ruin; to be desolated
wasteland; wilderness; deserted land; prairie; vast plain; wilds
to fall apart; to collapse; to be completely defeated (in battle); to be wiped out; (arch.) to fall apart (one's body or health)
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)