striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
something like that; sort of like that; similar to that; in that vein
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
glutinous rice with red beans (eaten on celebratory occasions); mochi rice with red beans
masterwork; masterpiece; crowning work; one's magnum opus; work of the highest quality
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
to be beaten hollow; to be argued into silence
drive; trip by car; to (go for a) drive; to go on a trip by car; to drive (e.g. a car); to drive (innovation, change, etc.)
to get dressed up; to treat oneself
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
establishment (of a business); founding
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
sunlight; rays of the Sun
to coil about; to follow about; to surround; to cling to
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
perception; sensing; noticing
large; large-sized; large-scale; big
pistol; handgun; revolver
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
to collect one's thoughts; to gather one's thoughts; to put one's ideas in order
to be crowded (with); to be packed; to be piled up (of work); to be busy (with)
rough (estimate, manner, etc.); crude; broad; loose; careless (work)
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
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
probability; likelihood; chances
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
to have an accident; to meet with an accident
riverside; edge of a river
to face on; to look out on to