just because; even if; even though
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
absolutely; positively; decidedly
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
one's weak point; one's sore spot; raw nerve
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to be at a loss for words
evaluation period (software, new employee, etc.); trial period; probation period
appointment on trial (probation); provisional appointment
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
to refuse; to decline; to deny
even if; even though; however; no matter how
finding employment; getting a job
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
washing (esp. dishes and laundry)
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
shaking (something) out; starting point; beginning; drawing (e.g. of a bill); issue; throw (of dice); infusion (remedy)
fruitless effort; wasted effort; abortive scheme; futility
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
single word; a few words; brief comment
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
Formosan sweetgum (Liquidambar formosana)
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
have a good day; take care; see you
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
frost columns; ice needles
to trample; to crush underfoot
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
sound of two hard thin objects rubbing together; crunch crunch
powder snow; powdery snow