very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
two persons; two people; pair; couple
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
older brother; elder brother
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
to attempt; to test; to try out
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
hello; good day; good afternoon
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
confections; sweets; candy; cake
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)