to be mad about; to be hooked on
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
in one's hands; in one's control
eruption; volcanic eruption
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
cola (carbonated soft drink); kola tree (Cola acuminata, etc.); cola tree
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
nice; good; well-executed
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to exchange; to swap; to barter; to replace; to substitute
ehehe (embarrassed laugh); ahaha
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
absurd; irrational; unreasonable; absurdity (philosophy)
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
it's no joke; gimme a break!
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all