studying under; looking up to; apprenticing oneself to
soldier; combatant; warrior
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; (good) idea; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
disaster; tragedy; tragic incident; horrible accident
victim; injured party; sufferer
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
gifted education; special education for gifted children
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
practice; practising; training; study
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
entrance door; front door; gateway (to a region, etc.)
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to follow; to come along (with); to accompany; to come with (something); to follow as a result (of); to be incidental (to)
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
in person; personally; directly
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
have a good day; take care; see you
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling (to do); to falter; to slacken; to have a frequent urge to defecate but difficulty passing stool; to suffer from tenesmus
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
guidance; leadership; leading the way