but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
having said that; on the other hand
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
until now; so far; up to the present
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
with a friendly grin; smilingly
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
in this way; thus; such; uh...
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
another world (esp. in fiction); otherworld; parallel universe; different-dimension world; isekai
Satan; the Devil; the Prince of Darkness; king of the demons who try to prevent people from doing good
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group