as expected; as predicted
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
modesty; humility; being humble
frequent; continual; constant; great; intense; strong
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
role; part; job; assignment
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
not going (well); not proceeding (as one wishes); bad; not good; hopeless; beyond hope
unexpected; unscheduled; unforeseen; unplanned
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
in succession; one by one
parting (of people); separation; farewell; breakup
surrounding at a distance
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
generous; soft-hearted; having a good personality
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to be quick-witted; to be tactful; to be sensible
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to leverage (skills, attributes, experience, etc.); to restore (a deleted passage; in proofreading)
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
Sui dynasty (of China; 581-618)
companion; partner; spouse
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
snake; serpent; large snake
if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
the other day; lately; recently
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive