to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
impossible; unthinkable; unbelievable; ridiculous
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
really; truly; indeed; good grief
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
substance; essence; substantive; substantial; in essence; in effect
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
influence; clout; leverage
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
greatest mistake of one's life
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
to serve; to work for; to attend
to appear to regret (an outcome, etc.); to seem bitter
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
(understanding or appreciation of) culture; (one's) education; cultivation; sophistication; refinement
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
prudence; discretion; thought; consideration
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
to neglect; to be negligent in; to be neglectful of; to improve (of an illness); to get better
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper