to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
contrast; antithesis; comparison
any more; any further; any better; any longer
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to mislead; to misguide
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
stylish; smart; chic; (arch.) conceited; (arch.) cheeky
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
by myself; in person; by oneself
impudence; cheekiness; impertinence
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
truthfulness; credibility; sincerity; honesty; good faith
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
tie up; bind; sum; total amount; judo choking (strangling) techniques; last meal eaten when going restaurant hopping; completion
in the future; another day; later
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
cannot avoid doing; cannot help but (do); is compelled to do; (feel) obliged to (do); has to do
popular; common; commonplace
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
stimulating; exciting; provocative
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
the place for; the time for; the level of
outbreak; spring forth; generation (e.g. of power or heat); genesis; ontogeny; development of complex multicellular structures from cell(s) in a simple state
reward money; reward; honorarium
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)