I see; that's right; indeed
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
tool; implement; means; furniture
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
possession; retention; maintenance
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
(some) more; even more; longer; further
to be profitable; to yield a profit
no!; no no!; no, not at all
elder; senior; senior monk; dean; presbyter
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
successful bid; winning a tender
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
although I say; although one might say; although called
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
market price; speculation (e.g. on stocks); reputation (according to conventional wisdom); estimation
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
story; tale; talk; discussion
putting that aside; that said; apart from that; anyway; be that as it may
counter for books; volume
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to be able to manage somehow or another
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
smallish; on the small side
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly