to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to soothe and humor (humour); to coax
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
first-rate; finest quality; the best
though; notwithstanding; although
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
don't you think?; indicates question
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
United Kingdom; Britain; Great Britain; England
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to make the sign of the cross; to bless oneself; to cross oneself
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
perfect; complete; flawless
reason; cause; circumstances
bomb; alcohol with liquor added (esp. wine-based shōchū highball, also beer with whiskey)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
unexploded ordnance; unexploded shell; unexploded bomb; UXO
any more; any further; any better; any longer
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
height; acme; extremity; end; limit
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
already; now; no longer; not any more
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth