the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
first of all; at once; for now; for the time being; anyway; at least
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
talking while standing; standing around talking
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
to nod in agreement; to nod in assent
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
the Monkey (ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Monkey (around 4pm, 3-5pm, or 4-6pm); west-southwest; 7th month of the lunar calendar
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
paralysis; palsy; numbness; loss of sensation; standstill; state of paralysis
you're lying; yeah, right; liar; fibber
ugh; yuck; ick; blech; damn; crap
to bark; to howl; to howl (of the wind); to roar (of the sea); to yell; to shout
at the same time; at once; just as ...; the moment ...; (but) at the same time; as well as
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
near; close by; within reach; familiar
chair; seat; stool; post; position; seat
about; on; regarding; per; for every
to bolt down (food); to gulp down; to shovel (into one's mouth)
throat; singing voice; gutter (inner margins of a book)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
pit of the stomach; solar plexus
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
to be silent; to say nothing
to roll over; to tumble; to roll about (with laughter)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute
(facial) expression (esp. fierce, fearless, sinister, etc.); look
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...