since; henceforth; ever since
several years; a few years
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
pair; the two; both persons; both things
omission; leaving out; abbreviation; abridgment; abridgement
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
mask; disguise; guise; mask
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
to turn (towards); to face; to head to; to go towards; to allot; to allocate
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold
suitably; properly; duly; as you see fit; as you think best
acquaintance; close friend
this family; our family; this house; we
sorry to bother you, but ...
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
how much; how many; to what extent
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
to drop in; to go see (someone); to come to hang out
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
even more; still more; one layer; lowest floor (of a building); rather; sooner
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
proposal; offer; request; application
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
to show signs of; to appear
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation