wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
storey; story; stairs; stage (in chronostratigraphy); counter for storeys and floors of a building
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
two persons; two people; pair; couple
time; hour; period; class
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
feeling; sense; impression
(husband and wife) both working; dual income
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
square measure; size (e.g. of land); area; surface
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing