at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
truth or falsehood; genuineness; authenticity; veracity
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
base; mean; vulgar; despicable; low
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
lately; recently; nowadays
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
this family; we; this house
to state; to express; to mention
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
reckless remark; rash remark; thoughtless words; falsehood
rag; scrap; fault (esp. in a pretense, pretence); defect; run-down; shabby
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
confession; acknowledgement; acknowledgment
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
other side; opposite side; other party
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (one's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
nuisance money; money paid to make up for inconvenience caused
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
use; utilization; utilisation; application