interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of
while; during; while; although; all; both
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
rest; break; recess; intermission
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (gazing, staring); intently
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
from; since; through (e.g. a window, door); via; because; as; from (as in "made from")
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
notice; attention; observation
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
very; very much; greatly; considerably; highly; exceedingly
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen; to come about
debt; loan; liabilities; number of games under the .500 mark
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
(some) more; even more; longer; further
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to