effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
amount of money; sum of money
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
have it your way; to hell with you!; get rooted!; bugger you!
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to say a word; to say something; to speak briefly; to give a quick holler; to let (someone) know
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
invitation; introduction; temptation
having said that; on the other hand
don't you think?; indicates question
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
branch office; branch store
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter