although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
to turn (towards); to face; to head to; to go towards; to allot; to allocate
with a slap; smack; wham; sound of striking with something solid; zap; crack
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
near; close (to); nearby; (drawing) near; approaching; almost here
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
indicates a question; indicates an embedded question; indicates an indirect question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm
invitation; introduction; temptation
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodles, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to pick up; to adopt (a proposal); to take up (a topic); to take issue with; to make a problem of; to report (news); to cover
expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
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
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
my; one's own; personal; privately owned
suffix for familiar person
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to return; to come home; to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.); to get home; to get to home plate
offensive strength; offensive power; striking power
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
chair; seat; stool; post; position; seat
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
after a long time; for the first time in a while
uneventfully; without incident; without a hitch; peacefully
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch