to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to have a talk; to tell a story
wild; freakish; madcap; crazy; hysterical
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to stand up; to get up; to recover; to regain one's energy; to (stand up and) take action; to rise up (against); to rise (from a crouch) and make the initial charge
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
cough cough; with a (wet) cough; violently (coughing)
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to raise one's voice; to shout
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (someone)
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
(mumbling) incomprehensibly; while mumbling; mutteringly; murmuringly
maid; helper; help; assistance
as soon as possible; ASAP
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
to stay overnight; to stop (e.g. at a hotel)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
in the meanwhile; during the time
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to get angry; to snap
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
small dish (served as a part of an ordinary household meal); side dish