something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
right; right-hand side; afore-mentioned (esp. in vertical Japanese writing); foregoing; forgoing
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
to sing; to chirp; to twitter
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
it's not over yet; you haven't seen anything yet; it's not over until the fat lady sings; it's too soon to tell; we're not out of the woods
thinning hair; sparse hair (as in balding)
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
dark; dull; unsatisfactory; dissatisfying; unattractive; unappealing
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
directly; in person; firsthand
to have heard somewhere; to sound familiar
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
wave (on water); wave (electromagnetic, sound, etc.); wave (in hair); wave (audience); Mexican wave
clearly; distinctly; vividly
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
to serve; to dish up; to dish out; to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
long; drawn-out; very long
clause; article; stipulations
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom