to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain; to grasp (a point)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
telephone receiver; telephone mouthpiece; making a telephone call; receiving a telephone call
opposite side; other side; over there; ahead; destination; there (somewhere distant, esp. abroad)
clearly; distinctly; vividly
not caring; not giving a damn
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
all; entire; whole; altogether
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
head of the student council; president of the student council
to apologize (apologise); to refuse; to decline; to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by)
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
(not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; overly
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
silence (not speaking); muteness
to pause; to have a short intermission
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
from the beginning; from the first; of course; not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
to telephone; to make a phone call
a second time; again; once more; twice
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
to gain a reliable foundation and be in a safe condition; to rest easy; (lit.) to board a large ship
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
charge (for admission, a meal, etc.); fee; price
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
lump-sum payment; paying the entire sum in one transaction
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
so-so; passable; now, now; there, there; my, my; oh my!