to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
liking; being fond of; liking (romantically); being in love with; faddism; eccentricity
definitely; absolutely; without doubt; absolute; unconditional
udon; thick Japanese wheat noodles
to boil; to be boiling hot; to be on a rolling boil
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
malice; malicious intent; intent to kill
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
dawn (of a new era, civilization, etc.); dawning
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
another place; some other place; another (person or thing); other; beyond (one's expectations, imagination, etc.); outside
combo (esp. a small jazz group); combination; set; combo (set of actions performed in sequence)
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
descendant; progeny; offspring
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
cause and effect; causality; karma; fate; unfortunate; unlucky
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success
probably not; probably won't; intend not to; will not; trying not to; attempting not to; whether you ... or not
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; progeny; offspring; paternal blood; lineage; sperm
to bear fruit; to ripen; to produce (good) results; to show results; to bear fruit
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)