to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
tuna (edible fish, Thunnus spp.); tunny; Pacific bluefin tuna (edible fish, Thunnus orientalis); dead lay; starfish
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; superb
superb view; picturesque scenery
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
sound effect for slurping back up excess saliva (e.g. as stimulated by desire for food)
fat under-belly of tuna (considered high-quality)
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
such; this sort of; like this
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
danger; peril; hazard; risk
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
a little bit; a little while
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
understood; I see; OK; present; here