it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
the other day; lately; recently
never mind!; don't worry about it
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
arrest; apprehension; capture
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
to feel; to sense; to experience
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
to be surprised; to be astonished
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
Japanese plum (Prunus salicina); Chinese plum
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to be helpful; to be useful
until now; so far; up to the present
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
police; police officer; police station