as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
control; management (e.g. of a business)
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
if it is the case that ...
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
originally; by nature; from the start
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
perfect; complete; flawless
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
how many years; how long; what year
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
scolding; telling-off; rebuke; complaint; grumbling; fault-finding
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)