look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to be confused; to be flustered; to be at a loss
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
to stoop; to bend (e.g. one's knees)
observation; survey; watching
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
that's the way it is; such is life
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
unreliable; uncertain; indefinite; unclear
death; rejection (of a manuscript, etc.); lacking; without
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
future (usually near); prospects
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
observation; survey; measurement; opinion; prediction; thinking
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
feebleness; weakness; weak
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
companion; partner; spouse
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
matter of concern and interest
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
one's family register; one's domicile; nationality; membership (club, party, etc.)
notice; attention; observation
crossly; angrily; strongly smelling; reeking