to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to do thoroughly; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
SIG; special interest group
grasping; gripping; handful; fistful; handle; grip; onigiri
region; limits; stage; level
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered
boy; bellboy; porter; waiter
brown; light brown; tawny
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
in advance; beforehand; previously; ahead of time
telephone call; telephone (device)
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
minute; fine; detailed; subtle
notice; attention; observation
distribution (e.g. films, rice); rationing (e.g. food, gasoline); food ration
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
quarrel; argument; row; (verbal) dispute
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
electrically operated; electric powered
with a bonk; with a thump; with a klunk; with a rap
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
to look at each other; to exchange looks; to correspond (to); to be proportionate (to); to be in keeping with