whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
trade; business; trading; turnover; sales; takings
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
rather; better; instead; if anything
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
connection (to a person, place, etc.); relation; affinity
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
flight; running away; absconding; elopement
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
neighbourhood; neighborhood
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
maid; helper; help; assistance
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
to manage something successfully; to be successful
possibly; by some possibility; perhaps
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic