about the same; about equal to; close match
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
two people alike; two of a kind; kissing cousins; two people cut from the same cloth
clumsy; awkward; unskillful; incompetent; inept; bungling
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
what with A and B; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; denotes uncertainty
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
hunting; hunt; gathering (mushrooms, shellfish, etc.); picking (berries, fruit, etc.); hunting down (a criminal, etc.); rounding up (e.g. communists)
to dilute; to water down; to thin; to soften (e.g. a statement, impression, etc.); to weaken (e.g. an effect); to tone down
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
soldier; warrior; person of courage; strong person; very capable person
otherwise; or else; if not
rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing
vigorously (ripping, tearing, scratching, etc.); roughly; (eating) with a crunch; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
long ago; a long time ago; already
victory or defeat; outcome (of a game, battle, etc.)
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
wagon; tea wagon; teacart; station wagon; estate car
meal (e.g. lunch, dinner); diet
host (of a party, summit, etc.); host (of male host club)
as (much) as possible; as (far) as possible
to be completely satisfied; to be completely contented
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
ethnic food (esp. Asian, African, etc.)
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to suit the convenience of; to accommodate
number one; first; best; most; game; round
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude