or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
and; thereupon; because of that
eardrum; tympanic membrane
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
difficult to ...; hard to ...
how; in what way; how about
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
hello; good day; good afternoon
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to bud; to sprout; to germinate; to have luck on one's side; to get lucky
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
opening and shutting; opening and closing
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point