knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
infinite loop; closed loop
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
rather; better; instead; if anything
fight; scuffle; walking about; walking around; conducting oneself; stroll (in noh, an action piece involving circling the stage)
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to take a breather; to take a break
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
to give one's life (e.g. in battle); to devote one's life (e.g. to a cause)
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
training; drill; practice; discipline
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to be bloodcurdling; to be ghastly
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
you said; he said; even if; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
in that manner; like that
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
such; like that; that sort of
time; season; period; phase; stage
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
idiot; moron; stupid; foolish; trivial; insignificant; malfunctioning
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor
to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver; to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat