immediately; right away; at once; instantly
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to attempt; to test; to try out
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
though; notwithstanding; although
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to look fondly at
such ... as; or some such
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to mislead; to misguide
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
perfect; complete; flawless
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion