pessimism; disappointment
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
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
goal; basket (basketball); finishing line; Gaul
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
to not take seriously; to take lightly
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
having said that; on the other hand
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
such; like that; that sort of; very
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
to slip through; to slip past; to evade
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
to be given the cold shoulder; to be jilted; to be rejected; to be dumped
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
high-pressure salesmanship; the hard sell; aggressive peddling
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
difficult to ...; hard to ...
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
perfect score; full marks; extremely; very; quite
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
period of time; time slot; time zone
as soon as possible; as quickly as possible; speedily; without delay; ASAP
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence