this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
at; in; at; when; by; with; and then
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
scene; sight; scenario; setting
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
in that way; thus; so; so?
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
too; also; both A and B; A as well as B; even; as much as
be; is; did; (have) done; please; do
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
than; from; out of; except; but; more
overcoat; exceeding; going over; exaggerated; over the top; over par
at (place, time); in; to (direction, state); toward; for (purpose); because of (reason); for
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
if; when; and; with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); promoted pawn; indicates a question
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
don't; do; hey; listen; now, ...; well, ...
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
performance; appearance (in a stage, film, TV show, etc.)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon