to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
constant attendance; uninterrupted supervision; staying with someone all the time
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
foe; enemy; resentment; enmity; harm; injury
dullard; indecisive person
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
everyday life; daily life
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
family; relatives; dependents; household
long life; longevity; long-lived; long-running (e.g. TV program)
level; standard; level (amount or quantity); level (plane); level (instrument); spirit level
wealthy person; millionaire
the number of people; many people; a large number of people
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
to revere; to respect; to worship
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to say no more; to sink into silence
remedy for a cold; cold medicine
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
base (of operations); site; location; center; foothold; stronghold
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
feeling good; feeling at ease; feeling easy
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
vocation; lifework; sacred task (esp. the emperor's rule over the nation); prostitute of the second-highest class (Edo period)
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)