minimum; lowest; minimal; at a minimum
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
yearned for; longed for; missed
that; the matter in question
(raw) ore; unpolished gemstone
casting; founding; minting
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
to go ahead; to pull ahead
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
business practice; business method; commerce; commercial law
denial; negation; negation; NOT operation
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
beyond that point; after that
already; now; no longer; not any more
exclusive; attached to; specialist
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
to comb out; to brush; to untangle; to unravel
good fences make good neighbors; a hedge between keeps friendship green
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
number one; first; best; most; game; round
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
longtooth grouper (Epinephelus bruneus)
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
pleasant feeling; good vibes
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
delay; lag; falling behind; falling behind in; lagging behind in
stability; steadiness; consistency; stable
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
mill ends; lumber remnants; wood waste
rest; break; recess; intermission