certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
how many people; a number of people
neurosis; nervous breakdown; mental problem; identity crisis; obsession
countermeasure; counter-measure
urgent business; pressing need; imperative
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
(not) so much; (not) that much
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
the reverse; other side; lining
to plant; to grow; to insert; to transplant; to inoculate (e.g. an infectious agent); to instill (idea, value, etc.)
ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba); gingko; maidenhair tree
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
break in time; interruption; pause
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
classroom; lecture room; department (in a university); class; lessons; school (for a particular discipline)
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
soft; software; soft hat; felt hat; soft serve ice cream; softball
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
small quantity; little; little while; short distance