takoyaki; octopus dumplings
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
drinking party; get-together
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
peep; peeping; peep show; device with lens mounted on a stand or in a box to view enlarged pictures
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
innocent; sensitive; uncomplicated; unpretentious; straightforward
to be kind to; to treat kindly
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
puzzling; tangled; complicated; complex
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to live; to make a living; to get on with
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
to send (a thing); to dispatch; to take or escort (a person somewhere); to see off (a person); to bid farewell (to the departed); to bury; to spend (time)
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)