that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
without hesitation; without a qualm; at the drop of a hat
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; match; game
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious (psychoanalysis)
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
fortunately; luckily; thankfully
to sustain a serious wound
beginning; outset; first; onset
two persons; two people; pair; couple
taking a quantity (of time, people, etc.); similar to ...; dependent on ...; reliant on ...; while ...; when ...
coachman; driver; cabman; postilion
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)