although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
than; from; out of; except; but; more
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
to be needed; to be wanted
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
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
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
firm; strong; solid; stable
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
serious; not joking; straight
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
ground-breaking; revolutionary; unprecedented; epoch-making
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that