concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
to become greasy; to become oily; to be loud and garish
to knock (a person) off his feet; to hit (something) hard; to send (someone) flying
conversion; reform; correcting someone's conduct
urbanization; urbanisation
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
degenerate; pervert; deviant
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly
calm; composed; cool; quiet
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
right; right-hand side; afore-mentioned (esp. in vertical Japanese writing); foregoing; forgoing
order (from one's superior); command; what you say; (someone's) words
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
counter for scraps, fragments, petals, etc.
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
simmer; bubble out; flow out
use; utilization; utilisation; application
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
filthy; dirty (looking); drab
fat; chubby; fatso; fatty; fat person