one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
that day; the very same day
to be enchanted; to be charmed
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
lodging together; training camp; boarding house
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
avenue; street; coming and going; street traffic; flow (of water, air, etc.); transmission (of sound); reach (e.g. of voice)
ascent; climbing; ascending (path); upbound (esp. toward Tokyo)
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?