may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
moment by moment; hour by hour
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
to shut one's mouth; to hold one's tongue; to keep silent
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
being startled; getting a shock
licking one's lips (at the sight of appetizing food); licking one's lips (in anticipation); waiting eagerly (for); salivating (e.g. at the thought)
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
glaring; flaming; fiery; blazing
to stand (something) up; to put upright; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to let out; to raise (a cloud of dust, smoke, etc.)
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
to shade an account; to add something extra
as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree
end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
victory or defeat; outcome (of a game, battle, etc.)
to decide; to determine; to resolve; to break and overflow (e.g. levee); to collapse; to give way
to blame; to find fault with
a little bit; a little while
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
to coax; to cajole; to wheedle; to roll up and put into (something); to bundle up
to triumph; to be elated with success
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
to blow (on); to breathe (on); to pick (a fight); to provoke; to exaggerate; to ask (an unreasonable price)
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
liking; taste; fancy; wish; desire; choice
from the beginning; from scratch
to meet someone's requirements; to meet expectations; to go along with what someone wants
neglect of one's social obligations; failure to perform one's social duties; dishonor; failure to pay back one's debt
aggressive; pushy; in-your-face
descent; fall; drop; decline; downturn; subsidence
clearly (standing out); distinctly; sharply; boldly; in sharp relief
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth