no!; no no!; no, not at all
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
to grow up; to become an adult
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
to see through; to see the true nature of something
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
(person) seeming like a genius; (having) the temperament of a prodigy
every time; whenever; as; whether; in (either case)
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
to watch steadily; to stare
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
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
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
period of youth; while young
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
to consider carefully; to deliberate thoroughly; to think over
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to overlook; to fail to notice; to miss (seeing)
very much; very many; more and more
how long; how far; how much
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
conviction; belief; confidence
grasp; catch; understanding
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty