how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
be (that) as it may; having said that
interference; meddling; butting in
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
the other day; a few days ago
story; tale; talk; discussion
international; diplomatic intercourse
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
president (of an organization); director general; governor (of a central bank); party leader (esp. LDP)
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
shell heap; shell mound; kitchen midden
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
being very busy; busyness
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
to pass (of time); to elapse
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
in the meanwhile; during the time
to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
in this way; thus; such; uh...
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
to be surprised; to be astonished
large enterprise; big business; large undertaking