now; soon; already; yet; further; more
immediately; right away; on the spot
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to repeat; to do something over again
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
private; non-governmental; non-official; folk; popular
staff member; employee; worker; personnel
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
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)
how; in what way; by what means
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
haste; hurry; expedition; speed; dispatch
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
so; like this; in this way
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
really; truly; indeed; good grief
to break down; to collapse; to fall apart
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study