polite; courteous; hospitable
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
natural drugs; natural remedy; herbal medicine; crude drugs; galenical
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
preservation; conservation; storage; saving (e.g. to disk)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
-less; lacking; non-existing
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
(received) favor, kindness or blessing (favour)
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
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)
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to do for (the sake of someone else)
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to go to; to proceed to; to leave for
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
don't you think?; indicates question
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once