the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
too; also; both A and B; A as well as B; even; as much as
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since; from (originator); by; because; since; out of (constituent, part)
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
to have full knowledge (of something); to know something thoroughly
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
honesty; sincerity; trust; reliance; (religious) faith; devotion
older brother; elder brother
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout