the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
wedding; bridal procession; marriage into a family
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
heavy equipment; heavily equipped; heavily armed; heavily armored
in the same way as; just like
family a woman has married into
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
proposal; proposition; suggestion
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
to shift; to slide (e.g. something away from something else); to move (e.g. something out of the way); to put off; to delay; to postpone
sitting with one's legs out to one side
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
honorific/polite/humble prefix
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
until now; so far; up to the present