to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
suspense (esp. in a film, novel, etc.)
protagonist; main character; hero; head (of a household); proprietor (of a store)
cold-bloodedness; coldheartedness
bloodthirsty killer; cold-blooded murderer; homicidal maniac
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
calm; composed; cool; quiet
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
madder (esp. Japanese madder, Rubia argyi); madder (red color)
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit
character; personality; (fictional) character; character
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
dweller; inhabitant; resident; user (of a website)
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
to advance (spatially); to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to move ahead (e.g. of work); to intensify
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
to show; to display; to make (something or someone) look ...; to present an appearance of ...; to make (something) worth watching; to be entertaining; to have (something) looked at (by a specialist)
all present; all concerned; all of us
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)