to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
to attempt; to test; to try out
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
with these words; while saying
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
explanation; interpretation
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey
poor-quality; low-quality; shoddy; low-grade
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
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)
cooperation; collaboration
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
amount of money; sum of money
spot cash; cash payment; immediate payment (in cash); cash down
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
number one; first; best; most; game; round
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off
bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
to laugh away; to laugh off
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum