to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
plunking (down something heavy); flumping (into a chair)
groin; thigh; crotch; fork (in a tree, road, river, etc.); tines (of a fork)
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
outrageous; scandalous; inexcusable; disgraceful; shameful; rude
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
ding; chime (sound of a bell or a small gong)
showing no concern at all; being not at all bothered; devil-may-care attitude
infringement; violation; invasion; encroachment; trespass
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
fairness; openness; impartiality; Komeito (Japanese political party)
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
to get angry; to lose one's temper
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
patronizing; expecting gratitude in return; acting like one is doing someone a favor; condescending
section manager; section chief
investigation (esp. in academic and scientific contexts); finding out the facts; bringing (a matter) to light; inquiring into
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to dump (e.g. onto the floor); to empty by overturning; to throw out (the contents); to tell everything; to open one's heart; to reveal (a secret, the truth, etc.)
without; but if; otherwise; or else
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; meddler; buttinsky; busybody
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
frequently; often; (staring) fixedly; narrowly; closely
so; therefore; and; (and) then
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
for example; for instance; e.g.
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
naughty boy; mischievous boy; little rascal; brat
as it is; plain (truth); bare; undisguised; unvarnished; unexaggerated
the whole company; the party; attendance (at a gathering); presence; banquet; dinner; troupe