poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
feeling; sense; impression
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
to establish; to formulate
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
to arrive home; to return
(temporary) closure of school
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
safety; welfare; well-being
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
to make time; to carve out some time (to do something)
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope