with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
freely; generously; liberally; ungrudgingly; unsparingly
to show; to bare (the teeth)
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to talk; to chat; to chatter
bottomless (bucket, etc.); unbounded (good nature, optimism, etc.); boundless; imprudent; indiscreet; extremely heavy drinker
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
affinity; feeling of closeness (with someone); feeling of kinship
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
at once; immediately; right now
to threaten; to menace; to intimidate; to startle; to frighten; to scare
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
ominous; sinister; (arch.) annoying; (arch.) appearing to be true; (arch.) plausible
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
decision; settlement; definition
at least; at most; (even) just
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
struggling; pawing (e.g. horses' hooves)
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)