biological parent; real parent
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to get entangled; to get tangled; to have poor control over (one's tongue, feet, etc.); to trip over; to become complicated
just one person; only one
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
in that manner; like that
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
to accept; to receive; to agree
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
shock (psychological); crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; shock (physical, mechanical); shock (e.g. due to lack of blood flow); trauma
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
preface; introduction; preamble
way of talking; speaking style
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
refinement; elegance; grace
reluctantly; grudgingly; unwillingly
in any way; to some extent; even if only a little
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
irritating; aggravating; upsetting
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
to feel itchy; to itch; to feel creepy; to be impatient; to itch (to do something); to be eager
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?