to be able (to); to be possible (to)
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
story; tale; talk; discussion
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
negative (e.g. thinking); negative; negative (electrical polarity)
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
to be needed; to be wanted
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
rampaging; raging violently; going berserk
to apologize; to apologise
temporary absence from school
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
hesitantly; timidly; diffidently
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
foreign; abroad; overseas
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
future (usually near); prospects
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
dream for the future; hopes for the future
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to have a warped view; to be jaundiced; to feel that one has been unfairly treated; to be jealous; to be envious
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
dad; daddy; papa; pa; pop
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)