something or other; this and that; one thing this, another thing that; blah blah blah
although I say; although one might say; although called
intention; idea; inclination; wish
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
to be worried; to be troubled
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
individual; private person; personal; private
person concerned; interested party; related party
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
different thing; another question; different case
tool; implement; means; furniture
at the last moment; this late in the game
self-consciousness; self-awareness
question; inquiry; enquiry
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
to flip-flop; to do an about-face; (lit.) to flip over one's hand; to do something easy
disagreeable; unpleasant; adverse; unsympathetic
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood