a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to discuss; to talk together
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
conviction; belief; confidence
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
to repeat; to do something over again
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
seventeenth day of the month; seventeen days
thirty-first day of the month; thirty-one days
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
-less; lacking; non-existing
right in the midst of; right at the height of
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
first day of the month; (arch.) first ten days of the lunar month
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
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)
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
words you can't say on TV or radio; taboo words banned from broadcasts