it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
dark; gloomy; somber; depressing
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
helping oneself to a drink; pouring one's own drink
succession; continuation; series; sequence
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
to take a breath; to take a short rest
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
it's not like; it isn't as if
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
to pick out (with the fingers); to pull out; to throw out (e.g. of a bar); to drag out; to chuck out
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
coming and going; traffic; road; street; association; socializing
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
bar; saloon; pub; tavern; drinking establishment
gently (of the wind); softly
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
to chase; to run after; to pursue