story; tale; talk; discussion
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; extreme
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
in this way; like this; this (much); so; uh; er
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to subsist; to keep on living
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
eyesore; offensive sight; offense to the eye; obstruction (to the view of something)
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
to cry; to shed tears; to suffer (from); to be troubled (by); to accept (an unreasonable request, loss, etc.); to do reluctantly
take care; take good care of yourself
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
ear; hearing; ear (for music, etc.); edge; crust; ear (of a pot, jug, etc.)
entering; entrance; attendance; audience; containing; income; earnings
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
(making a) lesson (of); (setting an) example; warning
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
going out to shop; going shopping; buying in quantity; buying wholesale; bulk purchasing
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?