it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
both (people); the two of them
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
isolation; segregation; separation; quarantine
to fall; to drop; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to decrease (of popularity, quality, speed, sales, etc.); to fall; to be inferior (to)
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
debt; loan; liabilities; number of games under the .500 mark
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
rather; better; instead; if anything
fact; truth; reality; in fact; actually
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
suddenly (e.g. falling, weakening, etc.); sharply; with a jerk
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
mediation; intercession; smoothing over
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
is that so?; I see; right; oh
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
instant; moment; for an instant