to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
other (place, thing, person); the rest; outside; beyond; nothing except; nothing but
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
study; diligence; discount; reduction
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
parting; separation; farewell
tedious; boring; being fed up with
such ... as; or some such
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
preliminary investigation; preparation
put; place; leave; do (in preparation)
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
important person; strategic person; key figure
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
shaking; shake; unsettledness; instability; existence of multiple spellings, pronunciations, usages, etc. for a single word
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
inside a car (train, bus, etc.)