worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
close; intimate; on good terms
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
showy; loud; flashy; gaudy
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
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
deep (hole, forest, snow, etc.); dense (e.g. fog); thick (e.g. weeds, woods); close (e.g. relationship); deep (involvement); intense (e.g. longing, flavor); severe
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
to have one's faults exposed; to have one's secrets blown
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
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)
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
various; a variety of; variously; in various ways; various things; this and that
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
studying abroad; (temporarily) studying at another school (to learn a specific skill)
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that ...
inquisitively; pryingly; nosily; thoroughly; persistently; through-and-through
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
to be able to manage somehow or other
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
gas bill; gasoline bill; petrol bill
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)