the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
older sister; lass; young lady
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
with these words; while saying
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
to complain; to make a complaint
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
duty; obligation; responsibility
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
ago; since; before; previous
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
it's been a long time; long time no see
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)