at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
door; gate; opening; title page
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
at work; in the midst of work; working
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
important matter; requirement; requisite; necessary condition
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
to invite in; to show someone in
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
rubbing the wrong way (e.g. a cat); irritating
that; the matter in question
faint; slight; vague; nebulous; indeterminate; tinge of ...
tension; mental strain; nervousness