effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
to crumble away; to collapse
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
older brother; elder brother
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
tension; mental strain; nervousness
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
exclamation of surprised disappointment, disgust, or worry (yuck, ick, ack, eeew, crap!, blech, gross)
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
oh, OK; oh, I see; oh, yeah?; hmm
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
at once; immediately; right now
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care