mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
ago; since; before; previous
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
quarrel; dispute; argument
(not) even once; (not) ever
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
mild; mild-mannered; gentle
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
engagingly; cordially; amiably; sociably; hospitably
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
kitchen; financial situation
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
can't help worrying; besides myself with worry
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
common reed (Phragmites australis)
(walking) stick; cane; wand
tensely; tightly; erectly; intuitively; instinctively; with a burst
to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)