very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
woven mat (of sedge, hay, etc.)
boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to exclude (someone); to shun; to ignore; to leave out; to ostracize
to apply pressure from above; to press down; to overwhelm; to overpower; to repress
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; in a whisper
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to ask for permission (before doing something); to ask first
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
almost every day; almost daily
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
worthy of special mention
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
slope; incline; hill; milestone; (age) mark
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
boisterous dance; dancing wildly
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
hand-me-down; food offering to the gods; leftovers; trip from Kyoto to the provinces
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
plain; unfigured; patternless; solid (color)
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair