point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
how; in what way; how about
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
to follow around; to shadow; to tag along; to haunt one (e.g. feeling, failure); to follow one
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
everywhere; all over; throughout
divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
Pacific island flatsedge (Cyperus cyperoides)
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
(not) even once; (not) ever
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
feeling; sense; impression
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
please (give me); please (do for me)
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that