mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
variety show (on TV or radio)
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to top up (drinks, water, rice, etc.); to replenish
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
to fight (with); to cross swords; to compete (with); to argue (with); to have an argument; to have a dispute
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
synchronization; synchronized swimming
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
to approach; to draw near
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
considerably; fairly; quite; rather; pretty
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
striking just before one's opponent makes a move
rule; reign; government; governing
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
usual; normal; long (of time); old; for a long time; for a while
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to throw at; to fling at; to hurl at; to hurl (abuse, insults, etc.) at; to use (rough language) with (someone)
to cry; to shed tears; to suffer (from); to be troubled (by); to accept (an unreasonable request, loss, etc.); to do reluctantly
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
threat; menace; coercion; blackmail
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)