learning by watching others; learning by imitation
place to put something; storage space; storehouse; depository; repository; shed
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
to pilfer; to filch; to swipe
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
form; shape; figure; visage
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to inlay; to insert; to plug in (to a formula); to immerse; to trick; to deceive
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
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
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
feeling sick (suddenly); feeling queasy; feeling nauseated; being angry (suddenly); being offended; being disgusted
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
street; quarter; district; area
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
link; connection; filler; stopgap (job, budget, etc.); thickener (e.g. in cooking); thickening; hedging
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary