interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
to begin making a sound (ringing, singing, crying, etc.)
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
sound; noise; (musical) note; fame
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
how; in what way; how about
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
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)
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
to that extent; to that degree; that much; that many
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
to be in a tizzy; to be in a frenzy; to have one's eyes light up; to have a different look in one's eyes
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; impulse
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to have a meal; to take a meal
place; location; room; space; sumo tournament
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
there; the spot; the place; then and there; on the spot; immediately
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs