to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
lei (garland of flowers); lei (plural of leu; currency of Rumania and Moldova)
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
to erase all trace of something
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
suffix for familiar person
feigning innocence, ignorance or naivety; someone (esp. a woman) pretending to be innocent, ignorant or naive
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
index finger; forefinger; second toe
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
gifted education; special education for gifted children
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
self-study; teaching oneself; studying by oneself (at school) while the teacher is absent
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem