story; topic (on everyone's lips); (the stuff of) legend
to be a quick worker; to be fast in forming relationships with women; to be quick to resort to violence
for no particular reason; for some reason or other; somehow or other
inviolability; nonaggression; sacredness
oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
intelligence gathering; information gathering
cautious; careful; shrewd; tactful; prudent; faultless
to prosper; to flourish; to thrive; to become popular; to become widespread
milk glass (opaque glass, usu. white)
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
following (e.g. someone's opinion); being servile to; adherence; compliance; emulation; mimicking
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
to melt (steel, etc.); to liquefy; to soften; to melt (one's heart); to disarm
to praise (to the skies); to sing the praises (of); to extol
greatest treasure; most valuable asset; pride (of)
one's (only) good suit (or kimono)
to put on a bold front; to act big; to be unyielding; to act formally; to act stiffly
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
amorous glance; leer; shade (of color); tint; ingratiation; sycophancy
to take a fancy to something; to be moved; to feel inclined to
coating (esp. lacquering)
framed picture; framing (a picture); putting in a frame
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
portrait; likeness; picture
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
overthrow; defeat; bringing down; knockdown
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
something; nothing (with neg. verb)
ruffian; scoundrel; rogue; rascal; villain; hoodlum
sexual frigidity; insensitivity; indifference
to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
identifiable; personalized
soft-hearted; susceptible; sentimental; tender-hearted