now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
kitchen; financial situation
one's own work; making by oneself
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
to hum (a tune); to sing to oneself; to croon
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
supply; provision; raising; procurement
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
breakdown; failure; damage; hurt; objection; protest
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
how; in what way; by what means
female friend; woman friend
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
police; police officer; police station
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to pick up
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
simmering; (boiling) gently
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
blank space (in documents); vacuum; blank; void
bloated (esp. stomach); bulging; sticking out; gaping wide; caving in