letter; missive; note; mail
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to throw out; to fire; to expel; to give up; to abandon; to neglect
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
one more time; once more; once again
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
load; baggage; cargo; burden; responsibility
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
so; like this; in this way
hum (of a TV, radio, etc.)
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
to bolt down (food); to gulp down; to carry under the arm; to rake in; to rake towards one
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
heart; guts; nerve; central part
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
erratic; offbeat; wild; extraordinary
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
seafood; products of the sea; marine products; fruits of the sea
bipedal walking; walking on two legs
to understand; to appreciate; to interpret
physical work; manual labour (labor)
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
endless; boundless; innumerable; endless; never-ending; going on forever
number one; first; best; most; game; round
urgent; requiring quick (response)
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
just now; at this moment; at this point of time