to slip down; to slide down; to glide down
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
to read out; to read aloud; to call out; to finish reading; to read through
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
market price; speculation (e.g. on stocks); reputation (according to conventional wisdom); estimation
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
humanity and justice (esp. in Confucianism); virtue; duty; formal greeting (between yakuza, street vendors, gamblers, etc.); (gang's) moral code
it is darkest under the lamp post; it's hard to see what is under your nose; go abroad to hear of home; you must go into the country to hear what news at London
to follow in order; to go through step-by-step
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
intimacy; affection; familiarity
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
persevering; very patient
with a broad grin; smirking
(arch.) like that; (arch.) as such; yeah; uh-huh
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
to taste; to try (food or drink)
plump; with a thud; heavily
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
decorum; propriety; politeness
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
what parents would bring up a kid like this?; (lit.) I'd like to see his (her) parents' faces
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
fit; spasm; attack; seizure