it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
whistle (sound made with the lips)
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
crown (of a watch); stem; cannon (of a bell); something in the shape of a dragon's head (esp. a helmet crest)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
at least; at most; (even) just
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
sharp (tongue, criticism, etc.); cutting; scathing
wicked tongue; abusive language