in any case; at any rate; anyhow; because; since; for
until now; till now; up to now; up to the present; so far
living only for one's work; a life with no other interest than one's work
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
regret; repentance; remorse
such; like that; that sort of
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (someone)
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
both (people); the two of them
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
understanding completely; understanding all there is to know
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to relax; to feel at home
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to put a stop to; to put a hold on; to put the brakes on; to call a halt to; to block; to shelve
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
Japanese food; Japanese dish; Japanese cuisine
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
forward; officious; impertinent; intrusive
how; in what way; by what means
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
being well versed (in); being well acquainted (with); being familiar (with); (a boy's) first ejaculation; spermarche; semenarche
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to pitch in and help; to give someone a hand
antiquity; the previous era
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly