to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
this (very thing); this precisely
collective responsibility; joint liability
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
to be needed; to be wanted
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
oracle; revelation; divine message
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
promiscuous woman; wanton girl
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
I see; that's right; indeed
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
mud; slush; (wet) dirt; thief
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
principal occupation; core business
to dig up and expose (a secret, hidden crime, etc.)
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
next term; next period; next version; next release
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base