mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to recall; to remember; to recollect
only; merely; but; no more than
little less than; slightly fewer than; just under; weakness; the weak
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
to stare at each other; to lock eyes with
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
weekend; Saturday and Sunday
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
such ... as; or some such
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
instead; but (on the other hand)
10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
originally; by nature; from the start
allowance; remittance; sending (someone) an allowance
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally