easy; simple; there's no way that ...
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
no; that's wrong; it's not like that; isn't it?; wasn't it?
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
heron with all-white plumage (incl. egrets); white heron
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
three; three years of age
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
pulverization; pulverisation; smashing; demolishing
that's the way it is; such is life
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
trivial; not amounting to much
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
from here; from this place
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
(United States of) America; USA
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
educational institution; school; academy; campus
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)