that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
hey; you; hey; hey; hold on; yo
(the) positive; yang (in Chinese divination); the open; visible place
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
nine; nine years of age; twelve o'clock (old time system)
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
determination; resolution
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
company; corporation; workplace
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
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
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
(swimming) pool; pool (billiards); pool (together)
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)