one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
to stop walking; to pause
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
door; gate; opening; title page
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
inside; interior; inner part
to speak; to hear a voice
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
tension; mental strain; nervousness
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
with a whack; with a thump; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; vacantly; blankly
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
standing on formality; in a reserved manner; treating a friend as a stranger; unduly distant; formal
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
tall, lanky person; bean pole; tall and thin; tall and lanky
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
suddenly (appear, stick out); abruptly; (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly; suddenly (stand up)
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get