time after time; countless times; many a time; dozens of times
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
line; queue; procession; matrix
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
becoming a pupil (of); becoming an apprentice
aspiration; volunteering; desire; application
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
same; similar; (just) like; equal
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
with these words; while saying
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
ago; since; before; previous
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
large quantity; massive (quantity); mass (e.g. mass production, mass transit, mass destruction)
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
just made; fresh (from the oven); newly-built (house)
article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
such; this sort of; like this
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to lie down; to throw oneself down
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
when it becomes; when it comes to
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
surroundings; environs; circumference
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
noon; midday; daytime; lunch