while; during; while; although; all; both
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
that; the matter in question
to apologize; to apologise
secret savings; secret stash; money hidden away
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
to make merry; to be festive
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
gold (Au); golden (color); valuable; of highest value; money; gold coin; Friday
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
the Emperor; His Majesty; the government; the authorities; proprietress; hostess
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
to trade in (commercial goods); to deal in; to sell
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square