way of talking; speaking style
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
to be surprised; to be astonished
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
truth; reality; seriousness; logical truth; printed style writing; star performer
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
ultimate; final; last; eventual
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
will not do; do not; does not
pointing out; identification
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
as you see; as you can see
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
shhh! (sound used when getting someone to shut up); shoo! (sound used to drive animals away)
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
older brother and younger sister
(being) by oneself; with no outsiders present
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
older sister; elder sister
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
to avoid misfortune; to escape danger
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
fighter (for); militant; champion (of); boxer
acquisition (esp. corporate); buy-out; takeover; bribery; buying off; corruption
no!; no no!; no, not at all
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
brutal (atmosphere, society, etc.); savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway