that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
mama; mamma; mom; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
study; diligence; discount; reduction
private tutor; coach; governess
honorific/polite/humble prefix
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
sorry; excuse me; thank you
part-time job; side job; part-time worker; albite
supplementary examination
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
time; hour; period; class
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
how; in what way; how about
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
spring water; clear (pure) water
Qingdao (China); Tsingtao; Chingtao
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")