change; conversion; transformation; transformation
stormy weather (at sea); poor catch of fish (due to stormy seas); poor turn-out; recession
to be stormy or choppy (sea); to go through hard times; to be broke; to be gloomy; to be glum
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
nature; property; disposition
manufactured goods; finished goods; product
to be able to manage somehow or another
battery; battery; pitcher and catcher
to be bothered (by something); to suffer
to carry around; to carry on one's person
to throw into; to toss into
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
ability; performance; efficiency
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
to become dull; to become lifeless; to get bored; to lose interest; to lose value after a peak (e.g. stock); to weaken (of the market)
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
shopping; purchased goods
writing (e.g. as a profession)
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
help; assistance; service
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
small; small-sized; small-scale; miniature
laptop (computer); notebook (computer)
certain company; unnamed company
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright