to bump heads; to bump into each other; to collide head-on; to meet by chance; to encounter; to run into
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
silence (not speaking); muteness
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
anything and everything; just about everything
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
to make a speech; to address
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
particularly; only; in the case of
to chase; to run after; to pursue
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
array; muster; line-up; full force
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
(can you) spare a little time (to speak)?; (do you) have a moment (to speak)?
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
having in mind; happening to know of; idea
immediately; right away; on the spot
to look away; to avert one's eyes
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable