to sigh; to breathe a sigh
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
from; since; through (e.g. a window, door); via; because; as; from (as in "made from")
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
don't; do; hey; listen; now, ...; well, ...; wow
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
two blessings at once; flanked by two beautiful women
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
depressing; dark (e.g. story); grim (e.g. expression); irritating; annoying; tedious (work, person, etc.)
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
you said; he said; even if; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
inadvertently; for no special reason; truthfully; unexpectedly; after realizing; without knowing
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
real; realistic; serious; non-joking; realtime blog; real world (cf. online games or social networking services)
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
difficult to ... (physically or emotionally); hard to ...
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
charming; fascinating; attractive
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
no, not like that (but like this)
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity