and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
episode; anecdote; vignette; episode
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
how; in what way; how about
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled (of an arrangement, conclusion, etc.)
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
deep place; depths; depth; profundity
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
sampling food; tasting; trying
how; in what way; how about; questionable
sorry; excuse me; thank you
pupil (of the eye); one's eyes
having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
in this way; like this; this (much); so; uh; er
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
shortcake (layered cream and fruit cake; in Japan, made with sponge cake)
number one; first; best; most; game; round
beginning; outset; first; onset
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
Mont Blanc (chestnut and cream dessert)
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
feeling; sense; impression
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
to love one another; to be affectionate towards each other; to have sex; to make love
goddamn idiot; moron; nitwit
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason
store; shop; establishment; restaurant