things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
(not) very; (not) so; (not) very much; (not) particularly; (not) especially
change for the better; improvement; looking better (than before)
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
red; crimson; scarlet; Red; communist
blue; azure; green; pale (facial color); gray; unripe
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
with a friendly grin; smilingly
watchful waiting; careful supervision
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
(another's) daughter; young lady
cheap article; poor-quality article
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; sudden; abrupt
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)
in line with this; therefore; consequently; so; such being the case; in that regard
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
after that; afterwards; thereafter