circuitous; roundabout; indirect
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
number one; first; best; most; game; round
kind (of goods); brand; (taxonomical) form; breed; cultivar
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
adaptation; accommodation; conformity
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
present; current; in operation
means of transportation; transport service
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
retailing; repeating (someone else's words, opinion, etc.); parroting; echoing
monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
offense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fielding
time to switch over; response time
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
training range; training grounds; training area
to unfold; to unroll; to open
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
letter; missive; note; mail
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
trio; gang of three; threesome
understood; I see; OK; present; here
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement