certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
an order of magnitude higher; off by a digit; in a different league; unbelievable; incomparable; unimaginable
enterprising man; businessman; industrialist
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
first-time customer (of an inn or a restaurant); chance customer; customer without an introduction from a regular customer
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
rank-and-file member of staff; ordinary employee; low-grade employee
to come off (of a button, handle, lid, etc.); to go away (of a fever, pain, swelling, etc.); to disappear; to be harvested; to be picked; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
touch; contact; contact (with people); dealings; tangency
regular; usual; favourite; favorite; preferred; accustomed
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
company; lot; people; troupe; company (of musicians)
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
book; volume; this; present; main; head; real
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
to have the privilege of doing
is that so?; I see; right; oh
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
island; one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
Mr; master; Ms; miss; (arch.) sir; (arch.) madam
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable