to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)
Zen monk's early morning meal; refreshment; cakes; simple Chinese food; dim sum
to mash; to grind; to pulverize; to dissipate (a fortune); to run through; to lose
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to flavor; to flavour; to season
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
self-education; self-instruction; self-study
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
to talk; to chat; to chatter
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
to repent; to regret; to be sorry; to rue
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
being excluded; being ignored; being kept in the dark (about); being kept out of the loop; (lit.) outside the mosquito net
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)