yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
dining; dining room; meal
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to assemble (in a hall); to meet together (in a room)
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
until now; so far; up to the present
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
I see; that's right; indeed
government by the imperial court
court council; privy council
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
having in mind; happening to know of; idea
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge