what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to correct oneself; to restate
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
door; gate; opening; title page
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
to have a talk; to tell a story
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to taste; to try (food or drink)
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
calm; composed; cool; quiet
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
partially consumed drink; partially consuming a drink