having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
remarkably; noticeably; visibly; considerably; perceptibly; appreciably
number of words a person speaks; number of dependents; number of mouths to feed; number of shares, items, applications, etc.
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
don't you think?; indicates question
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
is that so?; I see; right; oh
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well ...; I think ...
basket clam (Corbiculidae spp.); freshwater clam; freshwater mussel
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
to dye; to colour; to color
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
preparation; arrangements
to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
chaps (in the skin); cracks
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
your wife; his wife; secret meeting; secrecy
all present; all concerned; all of us
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh