soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
two persons; two people; pair; couple
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
feeling; sense; impression
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to talk; to chat; to chatter
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
something broad and flat; common; ordinary; low-ranking employee; freshman
hill; height; knoll; rising ground
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying