et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
being present (at the same meeting, occasion, etc.); attendance (with); sitting with; same (seating) precedence; same rank
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
at work; in the midst of work; working
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
invitation; introduction; temptation
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
unfeeling; heartless; cold-hearted; cruel
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
each time; every time; thank you for your continued patronage; thank you for your support; hello; I'm coming in
to repeat; to do over again
standard; set; routine; decided
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
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
end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
beginning; outset; first; onset
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
nice; likeable; desirable
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)