to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
at least; at most; (even) just
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to look forward to something
(swimming) pool; pool (billiards); pool (together)
primary school; elementary school; grade school
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
care; kea (Nestor notabilis)
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
opening and shutting; opening and closing
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
book; volume; this; present; main; head