to engage (with); to be in gear (with); to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
decision; determination; resolution
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
completely; thoroughly; exactly; precisely; comfortably; not at all
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
impossible to do (although wants to)
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
topic of discussion; agenda
public morals; discipline; rules governing social behavior
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
knowing; (an) acquaintance
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
what people say; rumours; public opinion
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
people; men and women; each person; everybody
tail (animal, kite, comet, etc.); tail end; slope at the foot of a mountain
humorous; funny; amusing; laughable; hilarious; comical
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just