sometimes; occasionally; now and then; from time to time
that's the way it is; such is life
line; stripe; line (e.g. telephone line); wire; ray (e.g. X-ray); beam; line (e.g. of a railroad)
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
to be surprised; to be astonished
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
thereupon; shortly thereafter
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
behind; in the rear; in back
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
full tank (esp. of gasoline); full capacity (of a battery, receptacle, etc.)
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
canned food; tinned food; confining someone (e.g. so they can concentrate on work); being stuck in a confined space
to get moldy (mouldy); to get musty; to develop mildew
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
armed forces; military; troops
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
cucumber (Cucumis sativus)