older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; in a whisper
how many years; how long; what year
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
way; method; means; resource; course
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
photographer; cameraman; camera operator; cinematographer
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
with a friendly grin; smilingly
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
feeling; sense; impression
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use