until now; so far; up to the present
older brother; elder brother
decisive action; going through with; daring to do; carrying out
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
both hands; both arms; ten
flustered; confused; panicked
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
that's the way it is; such is life
don't you think?; indicates question
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
beyond that point; after that
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
round and cute (esp. of eyes)
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
bathing; to bathe; to take a bath; to enter a bath
scene; sight; scenario; setting
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
nakedness; nudity; bareness; nakedness; being penniless; concealing nothing
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of