to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
is that so?; I see; right; oh
inside this; in this; in here; among these; of this group; out of these
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
to shake; to sway; to rock; to become unstable; to become unsettled; to be shaken
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
liking; being fond of; liking (romantically); being in love with; faddism; eccentricity
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
delicious; skillful; skilled; expert
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
since; henceforth; ever since
another helping; second helping; seconds; other paw!
I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
serious; not joking; straight; (arch.) cannot; (arch.) should not; (arch.) will not
tingling; stinging; pungently
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
mellow (flavor or fragrance; esp. of alcohol); rich; full-bodied; superior
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill
so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent
honorific/polite/humble prefix
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength