in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
to repent; to regret; to be sorry; to rue
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk
to concern; to be related
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
representative; exemplary; model
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
bringing; taking; carrying
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
to pull one's hair back into a bun
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
handcart; wheelbarrow; baby walker
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
to blow (on); to breathe (on); to pick (a fight); to provoke; to exaggerate; to ask (an unreasonable price)
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
admiration; wonder; astonishment
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to half-rise to one's feet
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances