training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
how; in what way; how about
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
killing two birds with one stone
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason
and yet; though; when; in spite of
of course; certainly; naturally
to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
eye for people; ability to judge character
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
love; love (in tennis, badminton, etc.)
if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)