to strike a chord; to tug at one's heartstrings; to resonate
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
story; tale; talk; discussion
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
to engage (with); to be in gear (with); to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
bust-waist-hip measurements; vital statistics
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
not wearing a bra; being bra-less; generic (goods)
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
self-service drink area in a restaurant (incl. soft drinks, coffee, tea, etc.)
to mix; to stir; to blend
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
firmly rooted; deep-seated
perpetuation of one's descendants
simply; merely; only; solely
playboy; libertine; (professional) gambler; person without a steady job; idler
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
to be silent; to say nothing
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)
old maid (card game); living without one's mother-in-law
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
gyaru; (young) woman adhering to a fashion trend usually marked by brown or blond-dyed hair, gaudy clothes and accessories; gal
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation