it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
with a chuckle; with a giggle
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
unsightly; ugly; unseemly; indecent; deplorable; disgraceful
don't you think?; indicates question
pitiful; pathetic; painful to look at
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
alright to do; can do; do not mind doing; gladly do; might as well do
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
being startled; getting a shock
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
firefly (Luciola cruciata); lightning bug; glowworm
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
neighbourhood; neighborhood
river; stream; River; the ... river
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)