to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
device; equipment; machinery; apparatus
that's the way it is; such is life
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy; agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
establishment; settlement
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
choices; alternatives; options
I see; that's right; indeed
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
light; easy; non-serious; minor
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
elementary and middle school pupils
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
talking about one's love interests; girls' talk; gossiping
loveable; very likeable; like very much
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
but; however; provided that
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
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