self control; self restraint
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; pleasantly; (wearing, etc. something) elegantly; smartly; stylishly
self-control; self-restraint
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
suspension bridge; rope bridge
and; thereupon; because of that
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address
conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
being very busy; busyness
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
intimacy; affection; familiarity
(one) could even say that
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?"); ... on earth (e.g. "who on earth?")
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes; to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on
other people's affairs; somebody else's problem
to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
exactly as stated; verbatim
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
intracerebral; inside the brain; (occurring) in the mind; mental (e.g. image); imaginary
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
muni (Indian ascetic or sage); Buddha
instability; insecurity; crankiness
generous; soft-hearted; having a good personality
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
emotion; feeling; atmosphere; mood; spirit
to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint