this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
absolutely normal; perfectly commonplace; taken for granted
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
to contemplate; to ponder; to think long about; to turn over in one's mind
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
delusion; wild idea; (wild) fancy; (ridiculous) fantasy
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
people; men and women; each person; everybody
real; realistic; serious; non-joking; realtime blog; real world (cf. online games or social networking services)
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
(one's) self; oneself; yourself; himself; herself
to repaint; to paint again; to paint (a different colour); to change completely; to break (a record); to redraw (e.g. the map)
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
liking; being fond of; liking (romantically); being in love with; faddism; eccentricity
near oneself; close to one; familiar
occurrence; happening; incident; event
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
to rise (to a high position); to work one's way up; to push one's way up; to be promoted
such ... as; or some such
juniors dominating seniors; inferiors overthrowing their superiors; retainer supplanting his lord
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
as one wishes; as one wants; to one's satisfaction
vigorously (ripping, tearing, scratching, etc.); roughly; (eating) with a crunch; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation; walking about with great vigor