that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
such; like that; that sort of; very
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
of no interest; not interested
libel; defamation; slander; character assassination
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
nee-naw (sound of an emergency vehicle siren); wee-woo
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
the other day; lately; recently
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)