a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
so-so; passable; now, now; there, there; my, my; oh my!
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled (of an arrangement, conclusion, etc.)
older sister; elder sister
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to speak; to say; to vocalize
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
nice; good; well-executed
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up
return; coming back; second coming (e.g. of Christ); second advent; reincarnation
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
(common) cold; influenza; flu; ague; inflammatory respiratory system illness (in general)
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
simple diet; plain food; simple food; frugal meal
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
like; similar to; something like ...; someone like ...
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely