sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
to become vulgar; to coarsen
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
business; trade; operations; sales
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
without permission; without notice
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
flustered; confused; panicked
a hundred lashes; a hundred strokes
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
2G; second generation (of wireless cellular technology)
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
alley; alleyway; teahouse garden; path through a gate (or through a garden, etc.)
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
chattering (teeth); (frozen, worried) stiff; rigid (personality, thinking, etc.); inflexible; voracious (e.g. work, study); without slack or pause
change (for a purchase); toilet splashback
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
unbecoming; improper; unsuitable; ill-matched; unworthy of
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
back street; back alley; off-street
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
destined; predestined; fated; fateful
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
to concentrate; to devote; to apply; to strain; to rack