and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
after school (at the end of the day)
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
recess; break time; break between classes; free period; recess time; recreation hour
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
accurate; correct; precise; exact
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end; after all
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later
attendance; presence; appearance
cooperation; collaboration
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
while; during; while; although; all; both
lofty; sublime; noble; the sublime (aesthetics)
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
corridor; hallway; passageway
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out