(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
random; by chance; haphazard; hit-or-miss; unplanned
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
cohabitation (usu. of a romantically involved couple); living together
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
returning home; visiting one's parents; new bride's first visit to parents
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
veterinary clinic; veterinary hospital
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
I see; that's right; indeed
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
to subsist; to keep on living
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
by myself; in person; by oneself
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in