relatively quickly (esp. actions); quite suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
waterfall; cataract; cascade
to slope; to descend; to slide (snow, etc.)
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
running continuously; firing in rapid succession
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
to slander; to libel; to criticize; to criticise
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
to track down; to locate; to find out; to smoke out; to ferret out; to chase up
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
omission; abbreviation; abridgment; abridgement
straight; directly; voyage; journey; straight road
to flatter; to curry favor with; to curry favour with; to flirt with (woman with a man); to make eyes at (a man)
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
nothing more ... than this; as ... as it could possibly be
and; thereupon; because of that
sake sold in a cup rather than a bottle; drinking sake from a regular-size cup rather than from a small sake cup
in loud gulps (esp. of alcohol)
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.)
to fly into a rage; to lose one's temper; to flare up; to break out
to start shouting; to break out
very interesting; of great interest
calm before a storm; lull before the storm
solidarity; banding together and working as one for a common cause
killing three birds with one stone
at the present time; as of now; at this time
good humour (humor); good mood
no!; no no!; no, not at all
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
election; selection; choice
measured amount (esp. of medicine); dosing; manner of seasoning; making adjustments based on experience; doing something by feel
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship