skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
inheritance; something given or received
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
study; diligence; discount; reduction
last week; the week before
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to substitute for; to stand in for; to fill in for
crash; smash; crunch; bang; breaking sound
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
kitchen; financial situation
older sister; elder sister
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
to get one's head around; to think about
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
(for a conversation) to wander from the subject; to get off track
madder (esp. Japanese madder, Rubia argyi); madder (red color)
legal; from a legal standpoint; legally speaking; de jure
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
confession; acknowledgement; acknowledgment
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; mercifully
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; whimsy; (having) strange tastes