kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
little something; reward; tip
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
for this very reason; that is exactly why
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
even if not; even without
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to ask a question; to ask questions
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
don't you think?; indicates question
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
question; inquiry; enquiry
1000 pounds; 1000 kan; 1000 yen; 1000 pieces of gold; great weight; pricelessness
price; cost; value; worth; value
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
free (of charge); gratuitous
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
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
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.