indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
feeling; sense; impression
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
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)
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
poor; low-grade; load; pack; packhorse
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
collection (of art, stamps, etc.); collecting; collection (i.e. a range of new clothes); fashion show
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
blowing repeatedly (e.g. to cool something down); huffing and puffing; puffing and panting; struggling (with work, studies, etc.); having difficulty
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky