vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
to look old-fashioned; to be antique-looking
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
reflexively; reflectively; by reflex
to apologize (apologise); to refuse; to decline; to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by)
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
to ask; to enquire; to query
to collect (e.g. one's thoughts); to get in order
number one; first; best; most; game; round
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
in this way; like this; this (much); so; uh; er
place; location; room; space; sumo tournament
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
sleepwalking; somnambulism; noctambulism
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
contrary to one's expectations
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
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
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
else; in addition; besides
gushing forth; bursting out; (lit.) like breaking a dam