-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing (on a typewriter)
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
antiquity; the previous era
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
reality; actuality; hard fact
to come to know; to perceive; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of)
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
ordinary; common; free of charge; free; unaffected; as is
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
same; identical; equal; anyway; in any case; if one must ...
not necessarily so; is not always true; there is no guarantee that ...; there is no telling
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; penis; (one's) thing
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
rather than; more ... than ...
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
to speak; to say; to vocalize
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
absolutely; definitely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness