so; like this; in this way
to be relieved; to feel relieved
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to rank next to; to come after
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
single colour (color); monochrome
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to add fuel to the fire; to make things worse; to stir things up
partition; division; settlement of accounts; preliminary warm-up ritual; toeing the mark; directing
to rummage through; to ransack (e.g. a drawer); to throw into confusion; to disrupt; to upset
start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game
full of strength; haughty; pompous
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
arbitration; intercession; mediation
running about; making every effort; being busily engaged (in something); good offices
bright white (esp. for snow and ice); brilliant white
to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down
pressing; stamping; press (machine); the press; news media; military press (weight lifting)
to tighten; to press hard
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
society; company; the public; the world
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
interference; meddling; butting in
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
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
being good at thoughtfulness for others; thoughtful and considerate person
following (e.g. someone's opinion); being servile to; adherence; compliance; emulation; mimicking
large pink (Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus); woman who displays the feminine virtues of old Japan
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
true character; real nature
calculating; mercenary; selfish; self-interested
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
intelligence gathering; information gathering
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
growth; development; one's early life; upbringing; personal history
by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
fiend for work; workaholic; career-minded person