reading partway; leaving half-read
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
to appease one's thirst; to wet one's whistle
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
bathtub; boat with a bathtub rented to customers (Edo period)
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
completely; fully; entirely
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
fate; destiny; predestination
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
(piece of) rope; ordinary method
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
tolerance; broad-mindedness
minimum temperature; lowest temperature; (today's) low
zero degrees (Celsius); freezing point; zero (on a scale)
to fall below (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to be less than; to be lower than; to fall just short of; to be just under
stomach; breadbasket; inner man; dietary needs
poor physical health; bad shape
urgent; pressing; immediate; urgently; promptly; at once
to force open; to push open
grasshopper; locust (of superfamily Acridoidea)
alert status; emergency alert
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference
to delay; to put off; to procrastinate
to have a reason; to have an excuse