topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
hot topic; talk of the town
to praise (to the skies); to sing the praises (of); to extol
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
and; thereupon; because of that
very; extremely; excessively
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
wife who lives elsewhere but regularly visits her husband
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
to get drunk; to become tipsy
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
(weep) quietly; silently; (cry) bitterly
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
offensive (movement); aggression
to rise; to raise up; to straighten up; to sit up; to stand up
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to warp; to curve; to arch; to bend backward (body or body part, e.g. fingers)
to gain the understanding (of); to obtain consent (from)
every single word and phrase; word by word
to fall down; to fall over; to roll; to tumble; (arch.) (for a geisha) to prostitute (herself) in secret
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
unwelcome; nerdish; unpopular
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance