to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
sit down; sit up; Sit! (to a dog)
to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
my; one's own; I ...; one ...
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
quarrel; dispute; argument
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
assertion; declaration; affirmation
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
at first; in the beginning; originally
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
body; physique; build; stature
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
narrow; thin (sized); slender
to grab attention; to attract notice; to be eye-catching
eyes mismatched in colour (color)
one eye; one of one's eyes
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
to dwell; to live; to stay at; to take shelter at; to be pregnant; to be part of a constellation
coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
pronoun; synonym; classic example; pattern