reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
it's best to; it's safest to; there's nothing better than
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
jealousy; roasted rice cake
taking refuge; evacuation; backup (of data)
taking a quantity (of time, people, etc.); similar to ...; dependent on ...; reliant on ...; while ...; when ...
to leap back; to jump back
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to look down on; to condescend
now that it's come to this; since it's come to this
give up; relinquish; serve up; let loose
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
demotion; relegation; downgrading
shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
adherent; devotee; believer
increase; multiplication; propagation; proliferation
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
troops; group members; team members
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
horse riding; horseback riding; horseback rider
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
to knock together; to strike against each other; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance)