complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
no!; no no!; no, not at all
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
source; origin; cause; beginning; genesis
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
wheat; barley; oat (oats)
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
to have gooseflesh (e.g. from cold or horror)
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
morbid; unhealthful; insalubrious
impression given by a painting or image
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
audience (with a person of high standing); eye-level
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
area; domain; territory; field; range; region
to step forward; to take a step forward
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to complain; to make a complaint
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)