though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
in that way; like that; that way
feeling sick; feeling nauseous; feeling unwell; feeling displeased; feeling offended; feeling irritated
way (of doing); manner; method; means
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; with a bob of the head
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to recall; to remember; to recollect
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
a family; a household; (one's own) style; school; gang; (yakuza) family
to collect; to assemble; to gather
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
development; cultivation; application; exploitation (of resources)
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
reservation; putting on hold; deferment; withholding
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
drawing; diagram; plans; blueprint
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
so; therefore; and; (and) then
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception