a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
in comparison to; rather than
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
considerably; greatly; a lot
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
to recall; to remember; to recollect
participation; joining; entry; adherence
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
originally; by nature; from the start
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
step; stride; counter for steps
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
to name; to call; to christen; to term
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
excursion; field trip; school trip
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
informal social gathering; convivial meeting; get-together
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up