by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
strategy; stratagem; trick; scheme; plot
within the story (of a book, play, film, etc.)
distribution (of information, etc.); broadcast; delivery; transmission; streaming
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
death penalty; capital punishment
imprisonment; incarceration
to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
other (place, thing, person); the rest; outside; beyond; nothing except; nothing but
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
to be surprised; to be astonished
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
vocal sound; tone of voice
to irritate one; to get on one's nerves
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
(at) any time; always; at all times; whenever
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?