to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
section (i.e. of text); sentence; phrase; verse (of 5 or 7 mora in Japanese poetry; of 4, 5, or 7 characters in Chinese poetry); haiku; first 17 morae of a renga, etc.
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
to be born; to come into the world
to compose (a Japanese poem); to write; to use as the theme of a poem; to recite (e.g. a poem); to chant; to intone
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
duplicate key; pass key; master key; skeleton key
house where the family is out
garden shrubs; trees; potted plant
mail; postal matter; postal item
mail service; postal service; mail; mail; postal matter; postal items
gofer; dogsbody; person who is made to do things or get things for someone else
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
reconciliation (with one's spouse, adopted child, etc.)
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
answering machine; answerphone
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
the other day; a few days ago
to banter; to make fun of; to cool; to refrigerate; to window-shop; to look at without buying
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear