one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
to thread (e.g. a needle, beads, etc.)
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
liking; being fond of; liking (romantically); being in love with; faddism; eccentricity
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
panels, planks or plating on the hull of a ship or aircraft
to finish; to end; to have a result less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
harvest; crop; fruits (of one's labors); gain; catch (fishing); bag (hunting)
necessary expenses; due charges; tax deductible expenses
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
having a headache; racking one's brains; troubling over something
company; lot; people; troupe; company (of musicians)
long ago; a long time ago; already
really; truly; indeed; good grief
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well ...; I think ...
on the contrary; rather; instead; all the more
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled