to become better; to improve
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to act as innocent
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
one point; stitched ornament; small needlepoint design; relief pitcher brought in to face one batter
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
otherwise; if not; or else
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
piping hot; scalding; madly in love; passionately in love
than; from; out of; except; but; more
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
while; even though; despite
lately; recently; nowadays
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
little finger; pinky; little toe
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
cheap; rash; thoughtless; careless
Spain; Spanish (language)
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
last night; yesterday evening
nth son; lang; official title in ancient China; (arch.) man; (arch.) young man; (arch.) my husband
genuine article; real thing; real deal
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
that's the way it is; such is life
to carry around; to carry on one's person