to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
to accept; to receive; to agree
by myself; in person; by oneself
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
erotic; sexy; arousing; risque; sultry
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
impossible; unlikely; improbable
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
as soon as possible; ASAP; even a little early
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
for today; for the time being
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
decision; determination; resolution
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
excuse me for disturbing (interrupting) you; greeting used when entering someone's home
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
to shift; to slide (e.g. something away from something else); to move (e.g. something out of the way); to put off; to delay; to postpone
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
to straighten oneself; to straighten one's clothes and one's posture; to adopt a more serious attitude
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
oil sands; tar sands; bituminous sands
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
to shake; to sway; to waver
valley; ravine; cleavage (breasts); slum
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong