to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
three generations; third generation immigrant; sansei; the third (e.g. Henry III)
to serve; to work for; to attend
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to like; to love; to be fond of
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
I; me; self-centered man; egotistical man; pompous man
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
to be silent; to say nothing
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
go that far; to that extent
oops; that's enough (when pouring up alcohol, etc.)
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
and yet; though; when; in spite of
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
don't worry; no worries; never mind
inverted; upside down; reversed; back to front
cross; crossed; cruciform
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
to bestow (esp. of a god); to grant
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
please (give me); please (do for me)
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
question; inquiry; enquiry
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
order; command; directions; instructions
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)