author; writer; novelist; artist
drinking party; get-together (usu. involving alcoholic drinks)
return; reversion; comeback; carriage return
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to publish a book; to put out a book
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business
dad; daddy; papa; pa; pop
majestic; commanding; imposing; stately; dignified; with pomp and circumstance
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
unfortunately; regrettably
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
by a strange coincidence; in an unexpected turn of events; by chance; by accident
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy
close-cropped hair; shaven head
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
resentful; bitter; reproachful; regrettable; disappointing; frustrating
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
don't try and tell me that!; don't try that shit on me
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
to look away; to turn away
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
grandfather; male senior-citizen
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)