now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
later on; eventually; afterwards
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
door; gate; opening; title page
dejectedly; sorrowfully; crestfallen
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
secret passage; underground passage; loophole; hole one can go through; opening
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
porcelain bowl; donburi; bowl of meat, fish, etc. served over rice; front pocket in a haragake
going straight (to); going direct; unwavering action; decisive action; upright conduct
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed
supreme; greatest; highest; best
honour; honor; glory; privilege
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
to send (a person or thing) to; to deliver; to escort
whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
to have a talk; to tell a story
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
impossible; unthinkable; unbelievable; ridiculous
to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
dad; daddy; papa; pa; pop
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; dealing (a hit); striking (a blow)