ramen; Chinese-style noodles
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
pardon me for leaving (first)
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
story; tale; talk; discussion
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
don't you think?; indicates question
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
now; the present time; just now; another; more
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
in this way; thus; such; uh...
being once divorced; one-time divorcee; (lit.) one x mark (i.e. one name struck from the family register)
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
having had enough (of); fed up (with); sick and tired (of); to learn one's lesson; to learn from a bad experience
by myself; in person; by oneself
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
club; fraternity; sorority; clubhouse
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
winds and clouds; nature; the elements; situation; state of affairs
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly