process; course; mechanism
accidental; incidental; occasional; casual
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
accessory; fittings; appurtenances
to knock down; to utterly defeat
to be crazy about; to be infatuated with; to be obsessively devoted to
chief; main; principal; main secondary or supporting role (in kyogen)
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
personification; impersonation; embodiment
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability
the proof of the pudding is in the eating; the proof is in the pudding; don't knock it till you've tried it; you can't tell unless you try
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to
treat; banquet; feast; thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to make a lasting impression
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
emotion; feeling; atmosphere; mood; spirit
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
dreadnought class (of warship)
dangerous person; security risk; loose cannon
carrying out one's original intention
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
to have one's hands slip (and drop something)
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
dripping; trickling; drop by drop; in drops
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
ghost; specter; spectre; apparition; phantom
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
what do you want?; can I help you?
to correct oneself; to restate