exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
why; how come; unfortunately; alas
regular time; stated period
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
be; is; did; (have) done; please; do
weekend; Saturday and Sunday
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
presence; sitting with; being with
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
to relax; to feel at home
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
very interesting; of great interest
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
same period; corresponding period; same year (of graduation, entering a company, etc.); contemporary; synchronization; synchronism
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful