to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
broth; soup (esp. miso soup)
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
to begin to like something (one did not initially like); to gradually become enamoured with something; to have something grow on you
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
to spoil; to break; to go bad; to go wrong; to fail
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
the last moment; the very end
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
to carry (a child) on one's back; to piggyback; (arch.) to take on (a job, responsibility, etc.)
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
shift the responsibility (for something) on to (someone); pass the buck
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to run past from behind; to run through (e.g. gate, one's mind)
licking; dead drunk; blind drunk
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
to finger; to tamper (with)
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
spread; span; expanse; extent
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to push (something) against
to sniffle; to snuffle; to sob
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
two (long cylindrical things)
to increase; to add to; to augment
making a round trip; going and returning; round-trip ticket; return ticket; correspondence; exchanging (letters)
sitting with one knee drawn up