absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
to call again; to call someone back
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
rice and curry; curry rice
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
convenient; handy; useful
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
to employ; to hire; to charter
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
reason for being; raison d'être
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
number one; first; best; most; game; round
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to overlook; to fail to notice; to miss (seeing)
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
to let (someone) play; to keep (someone) amused; to leave idle; to not make use of; to do; to do
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
and yet; though; when; in spite of
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to be exhausted; to be tired out
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
alone; by oneself; on one's own
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity