to be reminded of; to call to mind
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
back off!; leave me alone!
while; even though; despite
cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
one-liner; funny joke; gag; quick trick
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
pleasant feeling; good vibes
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
forget it; forget what I just said; scratch that; check that
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
greed; avarice; covetousness; greedy person
again; once more; a second time
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
memories; recollections; reminiscence
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
first shrine visit of New Year
visit (to a shrine, grave, etc.); worship
(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention