excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
not caring; not giving a damn
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; pregnant (pause etc.)
such; this sort of; like this
near oneself; close to one; familiar
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
imagination; supposition; guess
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
I appreciate your efforts
teacher; instructor; teaching staff; faculty member
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
reputation; respectability
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
duty; obligation; responsibility
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
treasure; treasured item; prized possession