as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
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.)
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
road approaching a shrine
honorific/polite/humble prefix
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
indicate reason; infers some protest
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to become a little hungry; to become a bit peckish
ice cream; flavoured ice; sherbet
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
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
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
at once; immediately; right now
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
this very day; today is the day (that ...); today for sure
to be finished; to be completed; to be done
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to