to spoil; to rot; to corrode
hand used like a sword in striking
just because; even if; even though
to raise objections; to complain; (to have the right) to say anything
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
don't worry about it; forget about it
slamming one's hand into the wall in front of somebody (e.g. to stop them from leaving; often viewed as romantic); banging on the wall (e.g. to quieten one's neighbour)
eagerly; earnestly; ardently
scraps of seaweed; death at sea (metaphor)
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
house for rent; rented house; renting a house
every month; monthly; month by month
honeymouthed; glib; fair-spoken; cajoling; talking glibly
fold; crease; pleat; manners; courtesy; responsible behavior (behaviour)
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
discord; breaking up (e.g. friendship)
to have a meal together; to sit at table
I wonder about that; don't bet on it; famous last words
flashy; gaudy; wrapped in cheap flattery
to grimace; to make a wry face
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
homeroom; form room; home run; human resources; heart rate; house of representatives
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
nightlife; night amusements
identifiable; personalized
to spew venom; to speak ill (of people)
everywhere; all over; throughout
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
exercises; practice problem
document; official papers
person with an unhealthy romantic obsession
watching while standing (e.g. a play)
one room apartment; studio apartment