the whole world; the whole country; society; the public; supremacy over a nation; government of a country; having one's own way
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
(feeling of) indebtedness; feeling obliged
to draw the conclusion that ...; to conclude
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
ridiculous; absurd; silly; laughable
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
even if; even though; however; no matter how
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
you can get used to living anywhere; home is where you make it; wherever I lay my hat is home
to be able to manage somehow or another
(divine) punishment; curse; retribution
to leave unfinished; to abandon
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
with a friendly grin; smilingly
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
trader; dealer; businessperson; fellow trader; people in the same trade
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service