in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
bringing alongside (ship, vehicle, etc.); coming alongside; mooring
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
honorific/polite/humble prefix
alone; by oneself; on one's own
as much as possible; unbeatably; unsurpassably
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to be opposite; to face each other
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
(together) with; -wide; including
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
almost; roughly; approximately
during vacation; during the holidays; during one's break; (temporarily) closed; on break
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
bachelorhood; single; unmarried; celibate
to remain unsold; to be left on the shelf