off the top of one's head; from thin air; from memory
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
defensive measure; defense plan
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
floating; drifting; suspension; (arch.) wandering (about)
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
(no matter) who; everyone; anyone; nobody
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
right beside; close to; nearby
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
charcoal; charred remains
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
to crack; to be cracked; to develop a crack
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
losing posture; falling position from which it is impossible to recover; lame duck; hopeless situation
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
speciality; specialty; special subject of study; sole interest; single focus; concentrating exclusively on
revival; resuscitation; revitalization; rejuvenation; regeneration
both (people); the two of them
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
the way it was; the way it used be; as of old; in former times
there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion
it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
speaker; narrator; speaker (of a language)
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
it's no joke; gimme a break!