and yet; though; when; in spite of
to eat too much; to overeat
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
lack of sleep; insufficient sleep
harvest; crop; ingathering; fruits (of one's labors); gain; result
way (of doing); manner; method; means
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
to persevere; to keep at something (regardless of one's fatigue)
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
corridor; hallway; passageway
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
the scruff or nape of the neck
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
injury; harm; evil influence; damage
(at) high speed; as fast as one can; with lightning speed
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others
what do you want?; can I help you?
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
troublesome; difficult (e.g. customer, guest, child); laborious (e.g. task, dinner)
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
again (and again); once again; yet again; (there you go) again
points paid and received at the end of a game of mahjong based on position (rank)
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
dark-natured; gloomy; dour; moody; insular; glum
impossible; unlikely; improbable
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
gender; distinction of sex; sex