feigned tears; crocodile tears
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
firm promise; definite promise
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to hold a grudge; to hold something against somebody
(one's) inner voice; voice of one's heart; what one really thinks
quickly; briefly; rashly; carelessly; (flowing) in trickles
extermination (esp. pests); expulsion; destruction
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
minor; small; minor (key, scale, etc.); the minor leagues (US baseball)
very easy; piece of cake; child's play; before breakfast
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
to brew (sake, etc.); to cause; to bring on; to bring about
with no effort at all; easily
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
unfeeling; heartless; cold-hearted; cruel
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
calamity; misfortune; disaster
(many) mountains; very much (wanting to do something one cannot); greatly; so many; a lot of
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
how do you do?; nice to meet you; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
and; thereupon; because of that
killing; destruction of life; cruel; heartless; callous
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
phenomime; mimetic word; word that mimics an action, condition, or manner that does not make a sound (e.g. "damp", "calmly")
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of