to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
power; authority; jurisdiction
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
society; the world; the times
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation (to one's fate); acceptance; observation and contemplation
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
oh; right; I see; OK; gotcha
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
(in) secrecy; behind closed doors
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
doorknob; door knob; door handle
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
ahead; forward; (in) front; having a square front
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)