nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
even if; even though; however; no matter how
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
self-indulgence; doing as one pleases
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
fellow traveler; fellow traveller; travelling companion; taking someone along unwillingly (e.g. in death); forcing to take part
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
being good at thoughtfulness for others; thoughtful and considerate person
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
yes; sure; gotcha; sycophantically; servilely; fawningly
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
influence (on someone); inspiration