by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
bygones; the past; past event
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
shopping; purchased goods
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
personage; person (deserving of respect)
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
to invite in; to show someone in
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
one animal (small); (arch.) two-tan bolt of cloth
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
to tear off; to pluck off; to take forcibly
what one should do (usu. in questions)
to make time; to carve out some time (to do something)
profitable plan; good plan
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
place; room; margin; scope
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
rough; casual (clothing); rough (of a golf course); rough sketch; rough draft
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
full view; plain sight; completely visible
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
racing (of an engine); spinning one's wheels; running idle; fruitless effort; going nowhere; going round in circles
frequently; often; (staring) fixedly; narrowly; closely
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
words of praise; eulogy; compliment