various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
star (usu. excluding the Sun); planet (usu. excluding Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); asterisk; star (actor, player, etc.); dot; spot
to blink (one's eyes) repeatedly
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
what the hell?; what are you going on about?; what the hell are you doing?; you've got to be kidding
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
excluding; except (for); apart from; outside (a boundary, scope, etc.)
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
a little; a bit; slightly
close; intimate; on good terms
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
will not do; do not; does not
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
love; love (in tennis, badminton, etc.)
called; known as; that; to say
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
peers; friends; fellow workers; comrades
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit