to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
ding (of a bell); bing; honk (i.e. sound of blowing one's nose); snort; heating in a microwave; cooking in a microwave
to have a talk; to tell a story
telephone bill; telephone rate
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
network; Internet; net (hair, netball, etc.); net (price, weight, etc.); nett
charge for a telephone call
video telephone; video call; video chat; skyping
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
way (of doing); manner; method; means
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
putting money aside; savings; deposit (e.g. in a bank); accumulated surplus of wins; wins in the bank
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
waste; scrap; garbage; scum; piece of trash; loser
sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
to bail out (water); to scoop out
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
prodigal son; wastrel son; son of loose morals
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval