as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to rub together (e.g. one's hands)
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
if you think about it; come to think of it
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
power; authority; might; influence; dignity; majesty
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
to top up (drinks, water, rice, etc.); to replenish
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
calculation; computation; bill; check; consideration; allowance
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to pour (into a vessel); to fill (a cup, bowl, etc.) with; to dish out (food or drink)
inattention; absent-mindedness
twilight; sunset; dusk; evening
middle of the night; dead of night
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
cooking, esp. frying or stir-frying; heating; tempering; -ware
quail; Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica)
rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot