indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
protector (e.g. chest); guard
be; is; did; (have) done; please; do
shellfish; seashell; shell
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; regardless of; whether (or not)
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
adds force or indicates command
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
slow; gradual; steady; calm; composed; relaxed
now; the present time; just now; another; more
shock (psychological); crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; shock (physical, mechanical); shock (e.g. due to lack of blood flow); trauma
at; in; at; when; by; with; and then
eruption; volcanic eruption
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since; from (originator); by; because; since; out of (constituent, part)
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well