to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
all things in nature; the whole creation
reception; acceptance; enjoyment; being given
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
expresses displeasure or disapproval; just from (doing); simply by
not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke
to suppress one's emotions
great success; roaring business; busy; packed-out
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
to take shape; to look good enough to be shown publicly
to be in sight (e.g. a resolution); to have a clear idea; to have bright prospects
(undesirable but) inseparable relationship
miasma; noxious form of "bad air" formerly believed to cause diseases
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
fresh in one's mind; fresh in one's memory
having not the slightest idea
way of reciting; way of telling a story
blunt (e.g. sword); dull; lazy; cowardly; good for nothing
opportunity to show one's abilities; time to show one's stuff; one's province
to lend an ear to; to listen to
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
whispering into a person's ear
at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
negotiations; bargaining; dialogue; duet
word; word; Word; Microsoft Word
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
confections; sweets; candy; cake
trying the food at various restaurants; eating tour; walking while eating; eating while walking
gathering spot; haunt; rendezvous; meeting place; hang-out
leader of the pack (of a group of kids); neighborhood bully (neighbourhood)
detached house; single house; single building; isolated house; house in isolated location
to jump upon (a moving object)
(not) even when using ...; (not) even with the help of ...; (not) even by ...
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
change of heart; change of mind; change in love interest
weakness; debility; breakdown; prostration