to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
ehehe (embarrassed laugh); ahaha
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to stick out one's tongue; to ridicule someone (behind their back); to laugh at someone
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
excluding; except (for); apart from; outside (a boundary, scope, etc.)
to step firmly (on); to harden by treading
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
archipelago; group of islands
something something; something or other
atoll; circular coral reef
such; this sort of; like this
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
next-door neighbors; (living, sitting) next to each other
including (all of); -wide (e.g. company-wide); with (everyone); (concerning) the entirety of; all of
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet; to post on Twitter
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
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)