carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
public morals; discipline; rules governing social behavior
Lindera umbellata (species of spicebush); toothpick; natural wooden chopsticks (tea ceremony); black characters; black text
how many people; a number of people
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
pigtails; two plaits hanging about one's shoulders; two plaits hanging down one's back; queue
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
third day of the month; three days
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
with a chuckle; with a giggle
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
once; one time; exclusively; only; alone
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to stick in one's throat; to choke on something
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit