to make a slip of the tongue; to say something inadvertently; to blurt out without thinking
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
suitable; appropriate; befitting; conjoining; association; samprayukta
heroic; fierce; grand; sublime; magnificent
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to write a few lines (to); to drop someone a line; to write a note (to)
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family)
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
to be found; to be discovered
(street) corner; turn (in the road); bend; turning point; watershed
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
idiom; set phrase; idiomatic phrase
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
to jump at; to leap at; to fly at; to spring at; to pounce on
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
face; honour; honor; appearance; look
prompt decision; immediate decision; on-the-spot decision; summary judgment; summary judgement
concession; conciliation; compromise
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
important person; strategic person; key figure
nothing but; none other than
same-sex marriage; gay marriage
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
heresy; heretical teachings; black magic
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
parental love; parental affection