now that; since; so long as; because
serious accident; major incident
to intend; to be sure that
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
different thing; another question; different case
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
to go on about (one's love affairs); to speak proudly of (one's spouse, girlfriend, etc.); to speak fondly of
to be softened; to calm down
good for the health; healthy; wholesome
dignity; majesty; sanctity
to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
advance; moving forward; progress
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
the person concerned; the person in question; the said person
with a collapse; with a slump
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
don't worry about it; never mind; it's OK
to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)
toy shop; toy store; toy dealer; toy seller
thickly; densely; luxuriantly
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
both (people); the two of them
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
to differ; to be different; to disagree; to vary; to diverge
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly