reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
season (in nature, sports, etc.); seasonal word or phrase (in haiku); year
to say; to be called; to do
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
how; in what way; how about
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
clearing one's throat; cough
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
(some) more; even more; longer; further
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops