story; topic (on everyone's lips); (the stuff of) legend
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
single word; a few words; brief comment
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
scorpion (Scorpiones spp.)
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
oh, OK; oh, I see; oh, yeah?; hmm
good match; suitable candidate (for marriage); good opportunity to be saved by Buddha
yearned for; longed for; missed
professional killer; hit man
(period of) a year; during an era
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
antipathy; antagonism; animosity; revulsion; ill feeling
devoting oneself to; concentrating on; being an ardent admirer of; (arch.) tipping over and collapsing
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
self-indulgence; doing as one pleases
older sister; elder sister
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
to stick out too much; to protrude too far; to be too strong (e.g. of tea); to be too forward; to be too assertive; to be pushy
to say; to be called; to do
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light