or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
person in charge; senior staff; manager; chief; head
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to be to the point; to be pertinent
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
at that time; in those days
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
being a good listener; good listener
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
leaving hospital; discharge from hospital
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
letter; missive; note; mail
tradition; legend; folklore
drawing a katana and attacking in the same stroke; doing (something) suddenly and without warning; doing without prior notice
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
no!; no no!; no, not at all
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
(telephone) call; (telephone) ring; shout; call; call loan (e.g. 30-day call); call money
within; inside of; less than
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!