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
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
that's the way it is; such is life
angry voice; one's voice when shouting with anger
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
accounting; finance; bill (at a restaurant); check; accountant; treasurer
to feel itchy; to itch; to feel creepy; to be impatient; to itch (to do something); to be eager
to have a good eye (from having seen fine art, etc.); to be a connoisseur
judgement; judgment; connoisseur
to find fault with everybody; to make oneself disagreeable
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
close; intimate; on good terms
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
recommendation; endorsement
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
time; season; period; phase; stage
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
leader of a delegation (body, party)
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
it is not (like that) either
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
ticklish; embarrassed; awkward; ill at ease (esp. when receiving public praise)