as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)
ten; 10; ten years of age
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
sanity; consciousness; soberness
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
season (for fruit, seafood, etc.); best time of the year (for); in vogue; popular; hot
true character; true heart; true spirit
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
another helping; second helping; seconds; other paw!
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
security; stability; safety; peace
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
all you want; as much as one wants
to drive in (a nail, stake, etc.); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into; to shoot into; to input (data)
rather; sooner; preferably; on the contrary; if anything
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
other people's affairs; someone else's problem
resentful; bitter; reproachful; regrettable; disappointing; frustrating
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
pretending not to know; pretending not to recognize someone (recognise); feigning ignorance; playing innocent
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
next term; next period; next version; next release
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
second; number two; runner-up
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing (on a typewriter)
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced