although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
(my) wife; inside the home; one's family
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
in the morning; during the morning
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
man; male; masculine gender
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
appearance (in the eyes of society); decency
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
to jump over; to clear; to walk over (someone)
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
rational; reasonable; logical
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
door; gate; opening; title page
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule