till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
time and time again; many times; a number of times
counter for occurrences; a time; an instance; inning (baseball); round; episode; chapter
(not) even once; (not) ever
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
beginning; outset; first; onset
in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
clear; precise; definite; distinct
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
charming; fascinating; attractive
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
memories; recollections; reminiscence
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
running (of a car, bus, etc.); traveling; travelling; running (of a program)
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading