to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to blurt out; to let slip; to say inadvertently; to come out with (e.g. nonsense)
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to shut in; to confine; to contain
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
basis for decision; evidence for judging
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)
calm; composed; leisurely
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
obstinate; stubborn; obdurate; headstrong; willful; perverse
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
Common Era; CE; Christian Era; Western (Gregorian) calendar
how many years; how long; what year
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
extreme foolishness; grave stupidity; big fool; damn idiot; utter fool
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
firm; unshakeable; resolute
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
had better ...; had better not ...
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
to torment; to harass; to tease
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)