whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
companion; partner; spouse
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
such; this sort of; like this
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
template; run of the mill; formulaic
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
to move forward; to move on
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
garden (esp. with trees); park
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
fat and ugly person; overweight and homely
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
and yet; though; when; in spite of