if one is unlucky; if one is careless
jingle; ding; ringing of small bells
to suspend between two points; to build (a bridge, etc.); to put up on something (e.g. legs up on table)
guilty (feeling, conscience, look, etc.); (feeling) uneasy
(suffer) deterioration; growing worse; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
gradually; slowly but steadily
emergency; accident; rare possibility; unexpected occurrence
to take measures (against); to take steps
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
note (letter) left behind; will
to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)
spell; charm; incantation; magic word
to cover up the sky (e.g. smoke)
without leaving any trace
to scatter away; to vanish
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
regret; remorse; repentance; contrition
at the last moment; this late in the game
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
spiced sake (served at New Year's)
government office; agency; board
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
confrontation; to face; to confront; to encounter
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
fair and square; open and aboveboard
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly