previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
bottomless (bucket, etc.); unbounded (good nature, optimism, etc.); boundless; imprudent; indiscreet; extremely heavy drinker
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
pump-priming; rousing; stimulation
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
how; in what way; how about
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
growth; development; one's early life; upbringing; personal history
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
ladle; dipper; wild chervil (Anthriscus sylvestris); cow parsley; keck
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink