to press a question; to cross-examine
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
lock; lock (in rugby); lock forward
to make (someone) drink; to force to drink; to serve (alcohol); to treat someone (to drinks); to be drinkable (esp. of alcohol); to be palatable
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
within; inside of; less than
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to spread; to be propagated
oracle; revelation; divine message
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to collect; to assemble; to gather
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
talking about memories; reminiscences
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
to pass (of time); to elapse
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape); extraction (of compressed data)
hamburger (in a bun); burger
potato; French fries; chips; sweet potato
cola (carbonated soft drink); kola tree (Cola acuminata, etc.); cola tree
poor health; ill health; unhealthy
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
curry (esp. Japanese curry); rice and curry
hygienic; healthy; healthful; sanitary
vegetable; marijuana; cannabis
rice porridge made by simmering cooked rice in a seasoned broth, often containing vegetables, fish, etc. (usu. made from leftovers)