background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
to be grounded on; to be based on; to be due to; to originate from
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
simply; merely; only; solely
sloppy; slovenly; slipshod; negligent; loose; unkempt
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
how many months?; how long?
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
in that way; thus; so; so?
conviction; belief; confidence
while; even though; despite
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
self-conceit; self-centeredness; vainglory
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
myself; yourself; I; me; you
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
flight (e.g. airline flight); trip (e.g. train trip); mail; post; opportunity; chance
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
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
at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
mobile telephone; cellular telephone
arrival (of post, news, correspondence, etc.); receiving (a phone call, email, etc.)