how long; how much; to what extent
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
interference; meddling; butting in
binding (of a book); design (of a book cover)
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
sale; offering for sale; release (for sale); launch (product)
to wipe the slate clean; to start anew
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
company; corporation; workplace
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
sincere; honest; faithful
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
it is not (like that) either
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
several times; a few times
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (geisha, prostitute, etc.)
now; the present time; just now; another; more
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
while; during (the time when)
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker