one or two; a couple; a few; first and second (place); the top two
supplementary biography; anecdote; side story; spin-off
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
legend; tradition; biography; life; method; way
rote memorization (memorisation); rote learning; indiscriminate memorizing (memorising)
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
all present; all concerned; all of us
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address; first tone (in Chinese); level tone
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to bow one's head; to hang one's head; to droop (e.g. ears of grain)
return (home); repatriation; feedback (in an electronic circuit, biological system, etc.)
thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see ...
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
attacking one opponent then immediately attacking another
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
to rebuke; to scold; to tell off; to question persistently (in order to criticize or find fault with someone)
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
talks (i.e. formal discussions); conference; meeting
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
light (flavor, color, etc.); simple; plain; frank; candid; easygoing
(going out and) receiving (someone); (heading out and) meeting; picking up; welcoming
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
full-course dinner; multicourse meal; full (educational) course
roughly; broadly; generally; more or less
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
it's been a long time; long time no see