such a thing; something like that
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
confections; sweets; candy; cake
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
item; must-have; must-have item; (inventory) item; pick-up
to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to bring into solution; to lose (money; through gambling, etc.); to squander
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
exerting care; attention; consideration; thoughtfulness
potato chips; potato crisps
cola (carbonated soft drink); kola tree (Cola acuminata, etc.); cola tree
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
counter for (small) things or pieces; counter for military units; (an) individual; one person; counter for years (of age difference); counter for school-years
labor; labour; work; Labour Party
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
(cash) register; checkout (counter); cashier
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
necessities; necessary article; requisite; essentials
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to accept (a gift or money)
already completely (did, happened, etc.); already entirely
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
hating to lose; unyielding; unbending; competitive; sore loser; determined
as one likes; as one wants; as one wishes; as one hopes; as one sees fit; to one's satisfaction
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike
otherworldliness; detachment from the real world; lack of worldly sense
that; the matter in question
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
hint; suggestion; clue; suggestion
fabrication; forgery; falsehood; hoax
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best