quantity over quality; quantity before quality
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
with a (cry of) "ah!"; with a shout (of surprise, shock, etc.); in surprise; in astonishment
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
coat; jacket; outerwear; top; upper-body garment
such; like that; that sort of
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
guardians; parents; father and older brother
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
blunder; fault; error; mistake; failure; disgrace
to avert one's eyes; to avoid looking straight at something; to cover one's eyes
long ago; a long time ago; already
if you like; if you prefer; if it suits you; if it's fine with you; if you don't mind; if necessary
dull; stupid; thickheaded; slow; sluggish
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
complete failure; debacle; fiasco; disaster
while; even though; despite
leaving (a light, TV, etc.) on; leaving engaged (e.g. a key in a lock)
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
on and after; from ... onward; since
to call (someone) to (the door, phone, etc.); to tell (someone) to come; to call up (on the phone); to invoke (e.g. a subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
pottery; earthenware; ceramics; (soft-paste) porcelain; china
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza