tone (of voice); manner of talking
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
inexpensive; cheap; easy; simple
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
crushing; squashing; crumpling; crinkling (into a broad smile); forming creases; forming wrinkles
to dig your own grave; to bring calamity upon oneself; to put your foot in it
one-person show; one-woman show; one-man show; performing solo; monodrama
moderately; in moderation
prickling; stinging; tingling
original picture; key frame; key animation
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
very popular; highly favoured
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
about when; about what time; how soon
gofer; dogsbody; person who is made to do things or get things for someone else
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
copy; photocopy; blurb on a book jacket; catch copy
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
professor; teaching; instruction
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
busyness; a lot of things to do; frequent use; heavy use (of); many uses
the scruff or nape of the neck
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.