a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
return journey; one's way home; one's way back
to do together; to share; to participate in
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
sorry; excuse me; thank you
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
failure; mistake; blunder
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
to give an impression; to make an impression
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
rather; better; instead; if anything
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
perfect score; full marks; perfect; entirely satisfactory; excellent
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
mode (e.g. of a machine); setting; state (of mind); mode (e.g. work mode, study mode); mode; mode
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners
level; standard; level (amount or quantity); level (plane); level (instrument); spirit level
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
rather than; more ... than ...
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; indifferently; blankly; vacantly; absentmindedly
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to become engrossed in; to become absorbed in; to become frayed and dishevelled (of hair, grass, etc.); to be fluffy
personal; individual; private
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
cruel; hard-hearted; harsh; unkind
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)