to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to maintain; to continue to have
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
person of doubtful origin
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
nothing but; none other than
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
understood; I see; OK; present; here
somewhat below; slightly below
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
basket; basketball; basket cloth
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
volume (sound level); volume (books); volume; substantial quantity (e.g. hearty meal); any kind of adjustment knob, not necessarily for sound
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
menu; bill of fare; program; programme; schedule
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
proposal; proposition; suggestion
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
manners; courtesy; etiquette
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
delicious; appetizing; appetising