abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
parent; parents; dealer; banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...
to look (stare) back at (someone); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to put a person to shame; to look back (behind oneself)
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
part; part-timer; part-time (work)
making do; getting by (somehow); managing
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for; I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
soccer; (association) football; seersucker
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
failure; mistake; blunder
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
reality; actuality; hard fact
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
Pareto principle; Pareto's law; 80-20 rule
whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
society; the world; the times
remainder; remnant; the rest; what is left; balance; leftovers