(on) one's own; (by) oneself
button (clothing); push-button
to be slow; to not make progress; to be inefficient
hostility; animosity; enmity
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
just a minute; small quantity
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
three generations; third generation immigrant; sansei; the third (e.g. Henry III)
breath; breathing; tone; mood
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
to run through; to run past
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
don't you think?; indicates question
ago; since; before; previous
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
correction; revision; amendment
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to coil about; to follow about; to surround; to cling to
sound of a flat surface repeatedly making contact with something; applying a seal or stamp again and again; pasting (paper) all over; daubing; smearing
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
one tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); one bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); one cluster (e.g. of flowers); one segment (of a tangerine, etc.); one section
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing