to stick into; to pierce; to run into
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
affectionately attached; reluctant to part
to make an appeal; to urge
talk (esp. by a talk-show host, or by a stage musician to the audience between songs); banter; talk show; toque
odds and ends; all; every
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
to speak ill of; to disparage
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
with a friendly grin; smilingly
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
detached; aloof; indifferent
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
no, not like that (but like this)
former boyfriend; ex-boyfriend
(one's) inner voice; voice of one's heart; what one really thinks
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
to attempt; to test; to try out
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
earth (color, colour); ashen; deathly pale
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)