that's the way it is; such is life
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
to have time free; to have time to spare
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
to be infected; to be contagious
to look forward to something
every month; each month; monthly
single word; a few words; brief comment
to apologize; to apologise
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
study; diligence; discount; reduction
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
partition; division; separation; segmenting; splitting
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
scum of society; good-for-nothing; vermin
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy