the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; meddler; buttinsky; busybody
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for; I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
care; attentiveness; attention; consideration (for others); solicitude
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
of course; certainly; naturally
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
permission; approval; authorization; license
inner palace (reserved for women); harem; seraglio; consort of the emperor
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago