to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
interesting; fascinating; intriguing; amusing; funny; comical
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
simply; merely; only; solely
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
output (electrical, signal, etc.)
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
to shut out one's opponents; to stop the other side from scoring
diversion; putting something to another use
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
pupil; disciple; follower
learning by watching others; learning by imitation
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
from time immemorial; ancient; time-honoured; time-honored
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
go on!; right!; here goes!
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest