to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
to be idle; to slacken; to neglect (e.g. one's work)
misunderstanding; misapprehension; false impression; to be mistaken; to have the wrong idea
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
don't you think?; indicates question
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
to be born poor; to be born into poverty
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to grow up; to become an adult
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
(an) adult their age (should, should not, etc.); grown man (woman); person who is old enough (to know better)
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
it's no joke; gimme a break!
of course; certainly; naturally
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
one's station in life; one's personal history; one's circumstances; one's lot; one's destiny; one's future
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
shopping; purchased goods
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
how can (one) do something
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
chair; stool; post; office; position
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
innocent; naive; unsophisticated; birth-
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
pouring alcohol; person pouring alcohol (esp. a woman)
little finger; pinky; little toe
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
pride; boast; credit (to)
to live through; to survive
to squash; to crush; to flatten