to atone for; to expiate; to redeem; to make up for; to compensate for
pride; boast; credit (to)
absolutely; definitely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to hold fast; to protect to the end
to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered; to roll one's eyes up and down
complicated; complex; intricate; confusing; difficult; troublesome
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
to crunch; to masticate; to simplify; to explain plainly
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
street; quarter; district; area
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
anyway; anyhow; setting aside ...; regardless of ...; really; truly
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to jump up; to leap up; to spring up
eating; bite (in fishing)
to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
to stare (at); to gaze (at); to look hard (at); to watch intently; to fix one's eyes (on)
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty