by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
shaking (something) out; starting point; beginning; drawing (e.g. of a bill); issue; throw (of dice); infusion (remedy)
I know, right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!; there we go
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
unmanageable child; spoiled child (spoilt); spoiled brat
mode (musical mode, mode of probability distribution, state of physical system); fashion
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
starting field which contains the November and/or December 20-point card
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
even if; even though; however; no matter how
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
fairness; impartiality; justice; objectivity
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
strength; power; proficiency; ability
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
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
instead; but (on the other hand)
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
government office; public office
dwelling; house; residence; address
false name; alias; assumed name; pseudonym
don't get me wrong, but ...; I'm sorry
expression in writing; written representation; notation; writing on the surface (e.g. an address on an envelope); inscribing on the face
the place one comes from; one's birthplace; one's hometown