rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
at first; in the beginning; originally
endless argument; pointless argument; fruitless dispute; futile discussion; (lit.) argument over whose field to water (during a drought)
document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
several sheets (flat objects)
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
to grumble; to make difficulties
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
to throw on the fire; to burn
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
(with a) click (e.g. camera shutter); (with a) snap
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
devotion; dedication; self-sacrifice
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
storekeeper; shopkeeper; proprietor of a shop
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
incredible; extraordinary; exceptional; phenomenal
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
superior; superiors; senior
unexpectedly; surprisingly
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
some time ago; the other day
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; one who arrests; force attacking the rear of a castle; (opponent's) weak point