to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
several sheets (flat objects)
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
person who is ignorant of the real world; (lit.) frog in a well
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
cunning; crafty; wily; sly
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
to forget one's troubles by doing something enjoyable
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
story; tale; talk; discussion
coffee room (hotel, office building, etc.); tea room
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
indiscriminately; recklessly
to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; to break (e.g. rule); to violate; to rape; to violate
tedious; boring; being fed up with
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
neat and clean; tidy; trim
embodiment; realization; materialization
looks; personal appearance; features
obscene; indecent; lewd; bawdy; loose; improper
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking