(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
weekend; Saturday and Sunday
no!; no no!; no, not at all
pastor; minister; clergyman; reverend
oath; vow; pledge; covenant
ceremony; matter; affair; with regard to; as for
sick; ill; ailing; (arch.) to hurt; (arch.) to ache
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
death; decease; (arch.) death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation); (an) out
to divide; to separate; to share; to distribute; to distinguish
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
how long; how far; how much
very; extremely; excessively
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger