partly open; in half bloom
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to grow angry; to display one's anger
to suffer a disappointment; to feel let down; to have one's attack (question, etc.) sidestepped; to be given the slip
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
complete; whole; perfect; safe
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
beginning and end; from beginning to end; result; outcome; dealing with something successfully
to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex
to keep (a person) waiting
although I say; although one might say; although called
to be matched against (in a sports contest)
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
grudge; malice; intention; disposition; obstinacy; reason
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
absentmindedly; dazedly; vaguely
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting
indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
red bean paste; red bean jam; kudzu sauce; filling (of a dumpling, etc.); filling; stuffing
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
amount left over; remaining portion
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
to be needed; to be wanted