it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
is that so?; I see; right; oh
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
serious; not joking; straight; (arch.) cannot; (arch.) should not; (arch.) will not
family restaurant (i.e. a restaurant with varied and inexpensive menu options); casual dining restaurant
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
time; hour; period; class
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
to carry over (an issue, decision, work, etc.); to carry forward; to put off; to postpone; to defer
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
physical work; manual labour (labor)
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
rare; uncommon; new; novel; fine; nice
how; in what way; how about
to enter; to come in; to join (a club, company, etc.); to enter (a university, the army, etc.); to be contained (in); to be included (in); to (be able to) fit (in a container, building, etc.)
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
sorry; excuse me; thank you
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school