now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
radiant smile; contented smile
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to glitter; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glisten; to gleam; to glint
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
inferior goods; faulty item
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
to etch (name, etc.); to carve (design)
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially
gem; jewel; precious stone
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
casual; doing something without taking it too seriously
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
design; idea; conception; plan
play; playing; pleasure; amusement; play (in a mechanism, e.g. a steering wheel); slack
to conclude; to decide; to determine; to judge
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
ring finger; third finger; fourth finger (esp. in piano-playing); fourth toe
to lose one's cool; to blow one's top; to flip one's lid; to get angry
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
to break into song; to burst into song; to begin singing
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)
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
suitable; appropriate; befitting; conjoining; association; samprayukta