circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
settlement; solution; resolution
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
even if; even though; however; no matter how
good performance; good work; great success
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
a lot more; much more; and then some; and plenty more than that
how long; how far; how much
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
to suck up; to pump up; to siphon off (profits, etc.); to exploit; to take up others' opinions, hopes, etc.
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
sky; air; ether; firmament; the heavens
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak
someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
to shake one's head (in denial)
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
ingredient; component; composition
long ago; already; a long time ago
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
to come to like a lot; to fall in love
trembling; shivering; jiggling; wobbling; bouncing
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
to feel hot; to flush; to burn
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
as you see; as you can see
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way