from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
schedule; program; programme; agenda
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
mental fatigue; worry; boredom
to look forward to something
one's habitual behaviour (behavior)
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
study; diligence; discount; reduction
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
invitation; introduction; temptation
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
at work; in the midst of work; working
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
elder sister; effeminate man
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do