it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
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
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
professional; pro; program; production; proletarian; proletariat
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
in that way; thus; so; the same; so?
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
trunks; shorts (e.g. seaside use)
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
house; home; one's house; one's home; one's husband
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
overly serious; serious to a fault; humorless
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
bikini (swimwear); Bikini island
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
joke; pun; jest; smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
scene; view; prospect; outlook
abundant harvest; bumper crop
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point