indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
silence (not speaking); muteness
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
expression; presentation; representation; notation
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
going side-by-side; going abreast; running concurrently; occurring at the same time; keeping pace with
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
(some) more; even more; longer; further
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
drinking party; get-together
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
beforehand; in advance; previously
to apologize; to apologise
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that