to pay; to be profitable; to pull against each other
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
bye-bye; good-bye; see you; saying goodbye; parting
re-examination; review; reconsideration; reappraisal
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
10,000,000; ten million; extremely large number; myriad
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
easy victory; walkover; easy peasy; child's play; cakewalk
saying "Ah!"; making one say "Ah!"; surprisingly; astonishingly
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; match; game
in a hurry; hastily; in feverish haste
at least; at most; (even) just
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
investment; contribution; financing
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory