somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
and yet; though; when; in spite of
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
to feign ignorance; to evade one's responsibilities
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
dark; dull; unsatisfactory; dissatisfying; unattractive; unappealing
long ago; already; a long time ago
evil destiny or connection; unfortunate love
autumn colours; fall colors; leaves turning red; red leaves; leaves turning yellow; yellow leaves; (Japanese) maple (Acer japonicum)
appointing to a responsible post; making much of
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
business world; business circles; (the) industry
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
accomplishment; execution
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
tradition; legend; folklore
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
teacher; instructor; professor
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
dealt hand consisting of one 20-point card and six 1-point cards; outstanding; standing out above the rest
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
outside the country; abroad
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
dropout; quitter; deserter
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment