a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
shaking (something) out; starting point; beginning; drawing (e.g. of a bill); issue; throw (of dice); infusion (remedy)
the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
alone; by oneself; on one's own
beginning; outset; first; onset
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
striking; remarkable; considerable
future (usually near); prospects
to be helpful; to be useful
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
as (for); for; in the capacity of
ordinary clothes; everyday attire; plain clothes; civilian clothes
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable