that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
in comparison to; rather than
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
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
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
stealthily; secretly; in secret
primary school; elementary school; grade school
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
pupil; student; schoolchild
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
name; given name; first name
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
unconsciously; unwittingly; unawares
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
to be worried; to be troubled