then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
not one to talk; who are you to say; look who's talking
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
miserable; disconsolate; helpless; cheerless; downhearted; dreary
stealthily; secretly; in secret
in the morning; during the morning
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
iron pipe; steel pipe; metal pipe
trivial; not amounting to much
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
to go (come) inside; to step into; to enter
to run through; to run past
to settle; to finish; to bring to an end
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
small tool; gadget; (stage) properties; prop; prop master
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
genuine article; real thing; real deal
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke