before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
two times; twice; two degrees
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
as a child; when one was a child
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
at that time; in those days
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
deep emotion; strong feelings
just a minute; small quantity
off the mark; off base; misdirected; irrelevant
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something; at the same time as speaking; as one speaks
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)