beginning; outset; first; onset
to be crabby; to be unsociable; to be snippy; to be irritable
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to become better; to improve
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
woman; female; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
shock (emotional); shock (physical); impact; crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; (circulatory) shock
existence; possession; having; limited company
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; 's; of
discipline; training; teaching manners
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
to expel (from the body); to let off (a fart); to utter (a lie, nonsense, etc.); to say; to do
and yet; though; when; in spite of
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision