to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
to hate the very sight of; to hold a grudge against; to treat like an enemy; to bear constant enmity; to be gunning for; to have it in for
to wipe the slate clean; to start anew
piece of paper; slip of paper; strip of paper; scrap of paper
one thin flat object; one sheet
contract; compact; agreement
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
to contemplate; to ponder; to think long about; to turn over in one's mind
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to drink up; to drain (cup)
piping hot; scalding; madly in love; passionately in love
to dash (e.g. liquid on someone's face); to slosh; to splash; to souse; to pour
to sever relations (with somebody; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
(company) director; executive; top management; important post; role with heavy responsibilities
to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)
gem; jewel; precious stone
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
deception; make-believe; fake; counterfeit; phony
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; charm; appeal
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
decorations; offerings; mere window dressing
forcing; enforcement; forced; enforced
to induce (somebody to do something); to tempt; to act toward (somebody in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
to be unreasonable; to whine; to throw a tantrum
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
infatuation; adoration; blind love; doting (on a child)
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
bachelorhood; single; unmarried; celibate
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference