to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
shortcut; taking a shortcut; (keyboard) shortcut; short-cut hairstyle for women
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to be conspicuous; to stand out
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
to call (someone) to (the door, phone, etc.); to tell (someone) to come; to call up (on the phone); to invoke (e.g. a subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
puzzled; perplexed; quizzical; dubious; suspicious
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
to be silent; to say nothing
to follow; to come along (with); to accompany; to come with (something); to follow as a result (of); to be incidental (to)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
what do you want?; can I help you?
sign of life; human presence; humanity; humaneness
place; location; room; space; sumo tournament
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
tone (of voice); manner of talking
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
reality; actuality; hard fact
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...