How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to state; to express; to mention
to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall
impulsive and straightforward; guileless
(world of) politics; political world; political circles
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
simple, plain, and artless; clear, concise, and unaffected
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
most difficult; next to impossible
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
to accept; to receive; to agree
embodiment; materialization; actualization; realization; taking form; taking shape
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
foxtail millet (Setaria italica); Italian millet (also Hungarian, German)
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; 300 tsubo (991.74 meters square, 0.24506 acres); six ken (10.91 m)
Chinese matrimony vine (Lycium chinense); Chinese wolfberry; goji
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
book; volume; this; present; main; head
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
to make a phone call; to answer the phone
expectation; assume will happen; forecast
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual