to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
performance (e.g. music, dance, drama); something done (just) for show; theatre; performance (of a computer, car, investment, etc.)
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
to lend an ear to; to listen to
feeling; sense; impression
is that so?; I see; right; oh
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
concreteness; feasibility
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
probably; likely; perhaps; a lot of; much; many
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); seeker; Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
close; intimate; on good terms
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
somewhere; in some respects; in some way
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
family restaurant (i.e. a restaurant with varied and inexpensive menu options); casual dining restaurant
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony