(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
to bother; to meddle; to poke one's nose (into another's business); to be too helpful
though; notwithstanding; although
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
to taste; to try (food or drink)
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; in a whisper
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
libertine; playboy; rake; lazy person
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
nimono; food cooked by boiling or stewing
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
seasoning; flavour; flavor
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
male carer (at a nursery school, children's home, etc.); childcare worker
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
mumblingly; mutteringly; unintelligibly
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to use as an intermediary; to mediate; to assist; to worry; to mind; to care
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
to look around; to take a view of
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
maid; helper; help; assistance
male domination of women; male chauvinism; subjection of women
tide; current; tendency; trend
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse