for better or worse; luckily or unluckily
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
to some extent; to a certain extent
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
just the other day; quite recently
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
fee; charge; rate; material
to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)
usually; under usual circumstances
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
to come near; to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to; to overhang; to hang over
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
proposal; proposition; suggestion
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
can do nothing but (do); cannot help (doing) something
complaint; troubles; objection; grievance
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
very; greatly; exceedingly
irritating; aggravating; upsetting
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
to conform to; to be in accordance with; to follow (rule, tradition, example, etc.)
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned