calling (someone a thief, coward, etc.); branding (as); denouncing
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); frankly; open-heartedly
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
smell; scent; aura; whiff; faint, mist-like pattern along the temper line of a Japanese sword
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
to say; to be called; to do
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to have a rumor circulating
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); (court) case; project; enterprise; advertisement
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
to go past; to pass; to pass by
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
to chase; to run after; to pursue
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
curtain; act (in a play); falling of the curtain; end (of a scene); end; close; case
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
boasting; big talk; bombast; Australian English
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
chief; main; principal; important
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
rapid development; rapid unfolding