first of all; at once; for now; for the time being; anyway; at least
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
popular song program on radio or television
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
stage (platform); performance; show; stage (phase); part; stage
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
Mr; master; Ms; miss; (arch.) sir; (arch.) madam
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
question; inquiry; enquiry
in this way; like this; this (much); so; uh; er
all; entire; whole; altogether
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption
which; where; all; both; anyway; anyhow
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); wall (of stones)
to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
then; well; so; well then
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure
application; entry; request; subscription; offer; proposal
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!