just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
sweet-smelling; scentful; fragrant
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
working one's way up; self-made person; veteran
to look after; to take care (of); to favor; to gaze at; to stare at; to set one's eyes on
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
to be in high spirits; to be encouraged; to be lively; to cheer up
to detain; to check; to restrain
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
in this manner; in this way; like this
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to get lost; to become lost; to go astray
clever; intelligent; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; (arch.) good (with words)
careless; thoughtless; hasty; rash
sometimes; occasionally; now and then; from time to time
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
guilty (feeling, conscience, look, etc.); (feeling) uneasy
encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation
to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate
to shake; to wave; to swing; to sway
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
for some (unspecified) reason
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
languorous; weary; listless; somber; sombre; gloomy
fourth rank; fourth class; fourth sign of the Chinese calendar; Denmark
dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye); indigo (dye); indigo (colour)