matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
uneasiness; vague apprehension; premonition
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to be piled up; to lie on top of one another; to come one after another; to happen over and over; to overlap (each other); to occur at the same time
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
to push (something) against
late at night; at a late hour
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
living apart from one's family; living alone; person who lives alone
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to summon; to get used to call
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
right beside; close to; nearby
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
with a "plop" (of tears, drop of water, etc.)
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
sacrifice; victim; sacrifice (to a deity)
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
how many years; how long; what year
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
measurement error; calculation error
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour