to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
technique; art; skill; move
copy; photocopy; blurb on a book jacket; catch copy
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
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
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
waterworks bureau; water department
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
water supply; water service; channel; strait; water course; waterway
now that; since; so long as; because
aftercare; care for patients after discharge from hospital; after-sales service
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
changing clothes; change of clothes
huff!; yo-heave-ho!; heigh-ho
again (and again); once again; yet again; (there you go) again