indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; regardless of; whether (or not)
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
in that way; thus; so; so?
be; is; did; (have) done; please; do
don't; do; hey; listen; now, ...; well, ...
new face; newcomer; rookie; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
adds force or indicates command
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
madder (esp. Japanese madder, Rubia argyi); madder (red color)
suffix for familiar person
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
hey; you; hey; hey; hold on; yo
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
if; when; and; with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); promoted pawn; indicates a question
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
how; in what way; how about
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
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
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
urgent; pressing; immediate; urgently; promptly; at once
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
to turn up (hem, sleeves, etc.); to fold back (e.g. page); to turn back; to double back; to loopback (a signal, message, etc.)
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message