will not do; do not; does not
full moon; 15th day of the lunar month
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
answering one's own question; wondering to oneself; soliloquizing; soliloquising
to fly into a jealous rage; to go mad with jealousy
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
to be jealous of; to envy; to begrudge
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
regret; remorse; repentance; contrition
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
entertainer (esp. in a traditional art); performer; artiste; talented person; accomplished person
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
race (of people); type of person
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
flattery; cajolery; flirtation
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...