-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
name; given name; first name
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
ability to attract customers
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
level; standard; level (amount or quantity); level (plane); level (instrument); spirit level
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to gather; to collect; to assemble
jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
hard; tough; hardware; hard disk (drive)
meaning; significance; sense
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
turning point; turnaround point (e.g. in a race); turning back point
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
but; however; provided that
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
goal (in soccer, hockey, etc.); basket (in basketball); finish line; finishing line; reaching the finish line; finishing (a race)
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe