there is no way that ...; easy; simple
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
and (so); (and) then; because of which; in addition to that
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
top of the head; crown of the head
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
anything and everything; from top to toe; from A to Z
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
not caring; not giving a damn
though; notwithstanding; although
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
thoughtless; reckless; seldom; rare; ordinary; usual
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
great difference; major mistake
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable