what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit
to be broken; to break; to break (down); to stop working; to fall through (of a plan, deal, etc.); to collapse
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
crossing without meeting (e.g. letters in the post, people on the road); going astray; difference of opinion; misunderstanding; estrangement
candy; sweet; confectionary
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
pottery; earthenware; ceramics; (soft-paste) porcelain; china
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
fruit of a tree; nut; berry
to break (into pieces); to smash; to shatter (someone's hopes, confidence, etc.); to crush; to simplify; to make easy to understand
to mix; to blend; to combine
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
manufacturing; processing; treatment; machining
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
groping (for); fumbling around (for); searching (for an answer, solution, etc.); trying to find
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
item; article; dish; course; finest item
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to do wholeheartedly; to put one's heart into something
serious; severe; grave; acute
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to be found; to be discovered
stealthily; secretly; in secret
inner part; interior; living quarters (at the back of a house); inner room; recesses (of one's mind); bottom (of one's heart)
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
(preliminary) meeting; face-to-face introduction; costarring; appearing together; match-up; pairing
end; ending; close; end of (one's) life; death
new life; fresh start; new routine
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly