(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
to tuck up (e.g. skirt); to abridge; to cut short
to swell (out); to expand; to be inflated; to get cross; to get sulky; to pout
to get an upset stomach; to have diarrhea
to swell; to expand; to inflate; to bulge
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
anything and everything; just about everything
to see through; to see the true nature of something
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
villain; baddie; the villain's part
to make out to be; to set someone up (as); to prepare (e.g. someone for a role); to make (e.g. "a man out of him"); to frame
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
isolation; being alone; being friendless
vicious circle; vicious cycle
going public (with a matter); becoming public knowledge; recourse to litigation; taking (a matter) to court
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot
leather strap binding the plates of traditional Japanese armor (armour)
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
to feel hot; to flush; to burn
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
library; book storage; stack room; archive (file)
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
disposition; inclination; characteristic; sexual disposition; fetish
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
reproachful; resentful; spiteful
the same; the said; likewise
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to bind; to file; to top with egg (e.g. donburi)
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
older sister and younger brother
later; afterwards; future; after one's death; (arch.) descendant
period; time; opportunity; chance; age; term (e.g. in office); session (e.g. of parliament)
death (of an emperor); demise
mistress; kept woman; concubine
to become a couple; to be man and wife; to be married to
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember