to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
lodger who pays nothing for room and board; freeloader; sponger
be; is; did; (have) done; please; do
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
riding ground; racecourse; racetrack
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
now; the present time; just now; another; more
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
considerably; greatly; a lot
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
naughty; mischievous; rascal; naughty kid
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
serious; not joking; straight
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; regardless of; whether (or not)
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
(some) more; even more; longer; further
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
wood; woods; forest; bunch (of something); cluster; line
suffix for familiar person
than; from; out of; except; but; more
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge