one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
study; diligence; discount; reduction
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
to care for someone; to look after someone
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
primness; prim person; clear soup
feeling; sense; impression
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
fifth day of the month; five days
to pass (of time); to elapse
being in charge of (esp. a class or subject); taking charge of; class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
homeroom; form room; form class
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault
gate (for entry, boarding, etc.); gate; logic element
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray