long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
I see; that's right; indeed
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
then; well; so; well then
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
companion; company; tritagonist; second supporting character
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
party (social gathering); party (group of people participating in an activity, esp. mountain climbing); (political) party
choices; alternatives; options
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
test period; exam period; examination time
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
last week; the week before
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
fixed period; fixed term; regular; periodic; fixed-term commuter pass; fixed-term deposit
test (of ability, knowledge, etc.); exam; test (of performance, quality, etc.); trial; rehearsal
classroom; lecture room; department (in a university); class; lessons; school (for a particular discipline)
dawn; daybreak; end; soon after something has ended; beginning (of a new year, month, etc.)
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
scene; spectacle; sight; view
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
pointing out; identification
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
to return; to come home; to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.); to get home; to get to home plate
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
(short) rest; breather; break