to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
(not) even once; (not) ever
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
how long; how far; how much
probability; likelihood; chances
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
selection; choice; option
forcibly; against one's will
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
it's no joke; gimme a break!
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
originally; by nature; from the start
now that you say that; now that you mention it
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; device for making things; person who creates things
confections; sweets; candy; cake
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
study; diligence; discount; reduction
to a great extent; impressive; staggering; horrible; complete; whole
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
subject matter of a painting; art supplies; art materials
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
no!; no no!; no, not at all
circumference; girth; tour; pilgrimage; circulation (e.g. of blood)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost