what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
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
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
suffix for familiar person
serious; not joking; straight
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance
to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about
what time; (lit.) which hour
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
cruel treatment; raw deal; kick in the pants
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
by myself; in person; by oneself
other (place, thing, person); the rest; outside; beyond; nothing except; nothing but
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
to be reminded of; to call to mind
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
all; entire; whole; altogether
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute