since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to lay the blame on; to put the fault on
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
distinction (e.g. between right and wrong, public and private, etc.)
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
(period of) a year; during an era
that's the way it is; such is life
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
until now; so far; up to the present
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
viewing platform; observation deck; observation platform
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
timewasting; killing time
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
un-; non-; negative prefix
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
to avoid; to refrain from; to shun; to detest
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
(swimming) pool; pool (billiards); pool (together)
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
bye-bye; good-bye; see you; saying goodbye; parting
loveable; very likeable; like very much
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover