explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
both; both sides; both parties
drinking bout; merrymaking
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
to volunteer; to undertake a challenge
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
polite; courteous; hospitable
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious
seasoning; flavour; flavor
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
juicy (i.e. having lots of juice or liquid); Okinawan rice gruel meal
nutriment; wholesome; savoriness; savouriness; rich food; nourishment
nationally protected chicken breed; free-range local traditional pedigree chicken; chicken meat from same
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
to head home; to leave for home
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when