nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
whirr; hum; buzz; whoosh; woosh; whiz
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
hey; you; hey; hey; hold on; yo
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
while; even though; despite
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
third day of the month; three days
returning home; visiting one's parents; new bride's first visit to parents
(logical) true; regular; 10^40; ten thousand undecillion; original; positive
letter; missive; note; mail
to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
older brother; elder brother
to face; to go towards; to head towards
shifting (the burden) onto; ill effects; negative consequences; burden
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible