to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
attack; assault; attempt; try
lion; left-hand guardian dog at a Shinto shrine
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to watch steadily; to stare
to say no more; to sink into silence
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
very; extremely; excessively
brains (of an operation); advisor; brain trust; brain (organ)
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
to rush over; to run up to
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
what do you want?; can I help you?
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
really; truly; indeed; good grief
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to recall; to remember; to recollect
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
probability; likelihood; chances
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention