that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to come (spatially or temporally); to approach; to come back; to do ... and come back; to come to be; to become
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
hyah!; hah!; there!; ugh!; argh!; damn it!
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
ball; ball (pitch delivered outside the strike zone); board (cardboard, pasteboard, etc.)
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
left; left-hand side; left hand; the left (wing); leftist; fondness for alcohol
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
right; right-hand side; right hand; the above (in a piece of vertical writing); above-mentioned; the right (wing)
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
play; recreation; playing (a sport); play; playing (a musical instrument); musical performance; play (theatrical performance)
check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; 's; of
don't you think?; indicates question
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
to snarl (at each other); to growl (angrily); to quarrel; to fight; to argue
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
soccer; (association) football; seersucker
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to cry; to shed tears; to suffer (from); to be troubled (by); to accept (an unreasonable request, loss, etc.); to do reluctantly
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
ugh; yuck; ick; blech; damn; crap
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
unreliable; uncertain; indefinite; unclear
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in