things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
privately run store; one-man business; mom-and-pop store
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
to carry around; to carry on one's person
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
regular; usual; favourite; favorite; preferred; accustomed
don't; do; hey; listen; now, ...; well, ...
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
to overdo; to do too much
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
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
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
to face; to go towards; to head towards
surely; certainly; without doubt
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style