constriction; narrow part (in middle); waist (esp. of a woman)
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
unconsciously; unwittingly; unawares
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike home (words, etc.); (lit.) to stab in the chest
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
don't you think?; indicates question
have a pain in one's chest
the more I think about it; the more one thinks about it
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
jealousy; roasted rice cake
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
to do for (the sake of someone else)
goes before a verb to strengthen its meaning or to add emphasis
to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
to underrate; to make light of
passion; temper; irritability
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to gasp; to pant; to breathe hard; to suffer; to struggle
overly optimistic; easygoing; irresponsible; naive; simple-minded
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
don't worry about it; forget about it
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
to be annoying; to be troublesome
first thing in the morning
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
to snatch; to grab; to steal; to charge (an exorbitant price) for
suicide attack; kamikaze attack
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
(many) mountains; very much (wanting to do something one cannot); greatly; so many; a lot of
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter