the other day; some time ago; recently
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
negotiations; discussions; connection
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
every single word and phrase; word by word
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
origin; beginning; genesis; primeval; primordial; primitive
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
electricity; (electric) light
alteration (of character or essence); change in quality; transformation; deterioration; degeneration; transmutation
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
to stick out too much; to protrude too far; to be too strong (e.g. of tea); to be too forward; to be too assertive; to be pushy
about 80%; almost certainly; mostly
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
solid; firm; steady; unshakeable; unwavering
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
the person concerned; the person in question; the said person
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to have one's faults exposed; to have one's secrets blown
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
older sister; elder sister
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to connect; to join; to join or tie or knot together
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
to be true to nature; to be lifelike
even though; despite; when
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to trample down; to devastate
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well