and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
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
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to feel; to sense; to experience
brute force approach (esp. in a video game)
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
descent; fall; drop; passing down (of an order, decree, etc.)
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
Economic Planning Agency (defunct as of 2001)
materials; data; document
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
dry riverbed; river beach
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
lecture (esp. special engagement by noted speaker); lecture meeting (event with one or more lectures)
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
drinking party; get-together
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?