it's been a long time; long time no see
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
control; management (e.g. of a business)
and yet; though; when; in spite of
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
kind (of goods); brand; (taxonomical) form; breed; cultivar
import; importation; introduction; afferent
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
miserable; wretched; lonely; dreary; shabby; comfortless
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
to drink up; to drain (cup)
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
lovable; sweet; charming; pitiful; pathetic; touching
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to be silent; to say nothing
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
having said that; on the other hand
it is not (like that) either
token (effort); something done for form's sake
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
pushing forward (undaunted, bravely); working vigorously towards an aim; struggling on; striving towards
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored