in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
being settled; coming to a conclusion
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
worst; worst-case (scenario)
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to swell (out); to expand; to be inflated; to get cross; to get sulky; to pout
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
each (person); everyone; individual; respective
just because; even if; even though
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reaping what you sow
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)
dispute; controversy; debate; argument; taking issue
comprehension; understanding; enlightenment; spiritual awakening; satori
zun (ancient Chinese wine vessel, usu. made of bronze); (arch.) honorific prefix referring to the listener; counter for buddhas
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
will; volition; intention; intent; determination