reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
tough (world); hard (times); cold; stingy; miserly; mercenary
society; the world; the times
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
two persons; two people; pair; couple
recess; break time; break between classes; free period; recess time; recreation hour
comparatively; relatively; fairly; rather; pretty; unexpectedly
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
existence; being; presence
such; like that; that sort of
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
sorry; excuse me; thank you
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
liking; taste; fancy; wish; desire; choice
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing (on a typewriter)
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
(out of) desperation; (as a) last resort; (driven by) pain
question; inquiry; enquiry
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
instant; moment; for an instant
time for ...; time to ...; good time to ...; opportunity to ...; season
absolutely; definitely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
gracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; upright; righteous; (arch.) unspoiled (scenery, etc.); (arch.) pure
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit