to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; 's; of
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
white; blank (e.g. paper); uncolored; innocent; not guilty; (arch.) bright
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
faltering; tottering; halting; unsteady; awkward; clumsy
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
(another's) daughter; young lady
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end
belligerence; fighting spirit
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
false accusations; unfounded suspicion; groundless charge; wet clothes
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
tsk-tsk (used to indicate that someone is mistaken); tut-tut
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (someone)
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
ground; earth's surface; land; lot; plot
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
then; well; so; well then
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
in this way; along these lines; similarly
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)