indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
two persons; two people; pair; couple
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
in the course of one's duties
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
in that way; thus; so; so?
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
section manager; section chief
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to read too much into things; to get wrong ideas by letting one's imagination run wild; to have a groundless suspicion
and; thereupon; because of that
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
now; the present time; just now; another; more
war; fighting; fierce competition
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that