hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
flat board; slab; monotonous; dull; even pitch; accentless pitch
to become inclined (to do); to be in the mood (for); to get excited (about); to take an interest (in)
in one's hands; in one's control
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); to shave (one's head)
light; easy; non-serious; minor
chin; jaw; gills; branchia
gentle; mild; meek; tender
hard to figure out; elusive; slippery; vague; subtle
atmosphere (esp. of a place or person); mood; vibe; ambience
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
dukedom; duchy; principality
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
pouring one's energy into; focusing one's efforts on; concentrating on; committing oneself to
becoming active; increase in activity
as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
dissidents; troublemakers; disturbing elements
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
ill will; malice; evil intent
repeatedly; over and over again; fully (e.g. understand); very much; very well
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
moving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative; sente; move that forces a response from the opponent, allowing the player to retain the initiative
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to make a slip of the tongue; to let something slip
irritation; annoyance; frustration
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); (court) case; project; enterprise; advertisement
with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound
steadily; unflaggingly; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
considerably; greatly; a lot
build; physique; frame; constitution
big man; large man; tall man; giant
suddenly (appear, stick out, etc.); abruptly (happen); (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly; suddenly (stand up); abruptly (rise)
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to be free; to be available