to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
burn mark; grilled surface (e.g. on a steak)
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
several years; a few years
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
two characters; two letters; (arch.) garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); (arch.) Chinese chives
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
joining a company; getting a job with a company; entering a company
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
characteristic; like oneself; worthy of oneself
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful