just now; a moment ago; this very minute
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
best regards; please remember me; please treat me favorably (favourably); please take care of
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
hard-liners; diehards; (young) man with traditionally masculine interests; tough boy; hard news; reporter who covers political and economic affairs
coarse, low-grade tea; tea (often used when offering someone a cup)
just past noon; afternoon
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
to get one's head around; to think about
cleaning with a cloth (floors, etc.); dirty work; low-level work; apprentice work
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
the whole face; (wearing an expression) all over one's face
one thing or another; this and that; something or another
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
have a good day; take care; see you
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
centre; center; center fielder
junior high school student; middle school pupil
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect
children's (TV) show; children's program
long stretch; long haul; marathon; long scene (in a play); long act
to need; to demand; to take; to require
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
for a long time; at (great) length; lengthily; (extending) far; (stretching) out; (lying down) at full length
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
compact; compact (cosmetics); portable powder case; compact car
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
place; point; part; counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
Orkut (former Google social networking site)
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling