how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
calamity; misfortune; disaster
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
having no money; lack of money
another time; some other time
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
snapping (e.g. book shut); clapping; crackling; pachinko
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
should; must; -able; probably; likely
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
unedited remarks; frank opinions
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
grasp; catch; understanding
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
educational interface; the classroom; the chalkface
general idea; concept; notion
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
fall; decline; lowering; deterioration; degradation
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
to make an example of; to make a victim of; to hold up somebody (something) to ridicule; to pierce with a spear
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
tree as seen in winter (esp. a barren deciduous tree); evergreen tree
show business; entertainment industry; world of entertainment
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts