cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
to boil; to simmer; to stew; to seethe
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
to drain the water; to lose the water; to squeeze out the water
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
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
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
don't worry; there's no need to worry
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
and yet; though; when; in spite of
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
piping hot; scalding; madly in love; passionately in love
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
feel on the tongue (of food or drink); texture
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
almost every day; almost daily
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
to pay attention; to be watchful
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
nagging; faultfinding; carping; captious