clearing one's throat; cough
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
holiday; day off; furlough; absence (from work)
how long; how far; how much
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
assertion; declaration; affirmation
being all smiles with joy
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
braid (hair, cord. etc.); plait
tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
manners; behavior; behaviour
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...