while surprised; suddenly
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
memorial day; commemoration day; anniversary
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
(telephone) extension; additional telephone handset; portable handset; cordless telephone
base unit; main telephone (esp. when there are extensions)
real intention; true motive; true meaning
difficult to hear; unpleasant to hear
surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
matter causing distress; something causing worry
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
one's mind; one's heart; one's intention
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
to shade an account; to add something extra
a verse (e.g. in the Bible); stanza; paragraph; passage; a joint; section
timewasting; killing time
midwinter; cold season; coldest days of the year
manjū (steamed bun) with meat filling
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to leave tracks; to leave footprints
to draw the conclusion that ...; to conclude
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
way of eating; how to eat
monkey show; bad acting; overacting; unconvincing performance
reception (telephone); listening (to a telephone)
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
fully prepared; all ready
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
voltage; excitement; enthusiasm
hi; hello; hey; listen!; oh; come on!
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
guilty (feeling, conscience, look, etc.); (feeling) uneasy