to be content; to have enough; to be happy; to be sufficient; to be satisfied
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
(not) so much; (not) that much
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
returning home; visiting one's parents; new bride's first visit to parents
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
according to; reads; reading; is written; says; states
external; foreign (e.g. relations); public (e.g. image)
refutation; rebuttal; retort
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
colluding; complicity; liaison; compromise; giving in
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
languid; weary; listless; melancholy
as usual; as is one's habit
to spell; to write; to compose; to bind (e.g. documents); to patch
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
lately; recently; nowadays
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
periodic; regular; routine
fixed period; fixed term; regular; periodic; fixed-term commuter pass; fixed-term deposit
melancholy air; anxious look; traces of sorrow; gloom
letter; missive; note; mail
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
labor; labour; toil; trouble; pains; work
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone
to need; to demand; to take; to require