to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
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
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
only; merely; but; no more than
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
now; the present time; just now; another; more
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
not caring; not giving a damn
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
should; must; -able; probably; likely
front and rear; before and after; order; sequence; consequences; context
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
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)
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
meaning; significance; sense
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance