men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
long ago; already; a long time ago
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
now; the present time; just now; another; more
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
for example; for instance; e.g.
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
too; also; both A and B; A as well as B; even; as much as
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
step; stride; counter for steps
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
meaning; significance; sense
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
how long; how much; to what extent
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
suffix for familiar person
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr