no sooner ... than ...; hardly ... when ...; as soon as
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
had better ...; had better not ...
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
much less; to say nothing of
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
reimbursement; compensation; reparation; indemnity
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
safe; strongbox; cashbox; depository; cash office; treasury
to wrench open; to prize open; to pick (lock)
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
for use of customers or guests
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to discuss; to talk together
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
excursion; field trip; school trip
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
club activities; extracurricular activities
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid