the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
don't you think?; indicates question
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
liking; being fond of; liking (romantically); being in love with; faddism; eccentricity
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
at work; in the midst of work; working
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
what (e.g. "what rudeness"); what (something) is like
failure; defeat; mistake; unconsciousness
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
about; on; regarding; per; for every
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
at the same time; at once; just as ...; the moment ...; (but) at the same time; as well as
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
to do ... incessantly; to do ... hard; (arch.) to happen repeatedly; (arch.) to happen over and over again
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
Mr; master; Ms; miss; (arch.) sir; (arch.) madam
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
continuously; the whole time; much (more); (by) far; far (away); long (ago, before, after)
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
business trip; official trip