a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to shake each other's hands; to shake hands with each other
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
interview (e.g. for a job)
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
many; much; plenty; hardly
enterprise; business; company; corporation
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
in that way; thus; so; so?
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
planning; project; plan; design
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
light; easy; non-serious; minor
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
to walk behind someone; to follow in someone's footsteps
open; spacious; extensive
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
same period; corresponding period; same year (of graduation, entering a company, etc.); contemporary; synchronization; synchronism
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
good young man; agreeable youth