so; like this; in this way
now; the present time; just now; another; more
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
after school (at the end of the day)
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
superficial; shallow; frivolous; careless; sliding along the surface of something; being slippery
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
day (as in holiday); daytime
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
the other day; a few days ago
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial