I wonder about that; don't bet on it; famous last words
flagrante delicto; caught red-handed
bed; berth; crib; cot; bedroom
to put back in a good mood; to cheer up
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
god (esp. the Christian God)
whoosh (of something suddenly spreading, billowing, swelling, or gushing outward); fwoosh; (bursting) into tears; suddenly (crying)
near; close by; within reach; familiar
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (someone) to redo something
rather than; more ... than ...
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
visitor (to a factory, school, lab., etc.)
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
(being beholden to someone for a favor of) a night's lodging and a meal
later on; eventually; afterwards
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.); orchestra; band
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
intimacy; affection; familiarity
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
to be no match for; to not hold a candle to
atmosphere (esp. of a place or person); mood; vibe; ambience
friendship; (on) familiar terms; intimacy; kindness; goodwill
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou dynasty Chinese army)
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
(breaking) with a snap (of a thread, rope, etc.); (stopping) suddenly (of communications, a practice, etc.); abruptly; completely
news (from someone); letter; contact; (someone's) whereabouts; (someone's) movements
to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
quick; prompt; alert; smart; clever; astute
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
presence or absence; whether something is there or not; whether something happens or not
charm; fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to captivate
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
dryness; aridity; drying (e.g. clothes); insipidity