now; soon; already; yet; further; more
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
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
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
freezing; turning into ice; freezing; locking up; freezing (in one's tracks); frieze (part of an entablature between the architrave and the cornice)
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
cut end; section; opening; point of view; (different) perspective; new approach
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
such; this sort of; like this
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out