it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to put to bed; to let sleep; to lay (something) down; to put on its side; to let (money, goods, etc.) lie idle; to set aside unused
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
damp; moist; (slightly) wet; quiet; calm; peaceful
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
water (esp. cool or cold); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
again; once more; a second time
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
how; in what way; how about
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
oh; right; I see; OK; gotcha
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee