monologue; soliloquy; talking to oneself
crow (Corvus spp.); raven
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; indicates a confident conclusion; indicates emotional emphasis; indicates question
fine (piece of) work; excellent work; work that receives an honourable mention
at; in; to; toward; to; for; because of
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
library; book collection; paperback book
from; since; through (e.g. a window, door); via; because; as; from (as in "made from")
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
I; me; you; (arch.) manservant
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
if; when; and; as well as; with; together with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.)
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
news; word; tidings; omen; foreboding; premonition
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
lifetime supply; lifetime's worth (of something)
don't; do; hey; listen; now, ...; well, ...; wow
flag; boolean value; something that foreshadows a future event or outcome (in a film, novel, etc.)
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?