to read the situation; to sense the mood; to read the room
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
groping (for); fumbling around (for); searching (for an answer, solution, etc.); trying to find
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
expansion; extension; enlargement; escape; ESC
depending on the way ...; depending on how ...; according to how ...
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
rare; exceptional; extraordinary; unique; incomparable; unparalleled
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
to serve as a reference; to provide useful information; to be helpful; to be informative; to be instructive
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
one bow; one salute; one greeting
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
to see (someone) off; to escort; to watch (someone or something) go out of sight; to follow with one's eyes; to let (a bus, pitch, etc.) go by; to let pass; to postpone
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
you (plural); all of you; you all
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
in the same way as; just like
to become misty; to become hazy
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
(doing) together; one lump; one mixture; the same; identical; (at) the same time
to smile (at); to grin (at)
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule