that's the way it is; such is life
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
after a long time; for the first time in a while
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...
disciple; pupil; follower
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
older sister; elder sister
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family)
to pass (of time); to elapse
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
(not) even once; (not) ever
returning home; visiting one's parents; new bride's first visit to parents
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to be away from home; to be out of the house
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice