Vocabulary

if; when

something like ...; something called ...

and the like; such as; among other things; and so on

even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless

as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of)

even if ...; even supposing that ...

then; if so; if

fatty cut (esp. of tuna belly)

with a tap; with a knock; with a knocking sound; with a rap-tap

this is why; this means; it is the case that

speaking of ...

what's the matter?; what's wrong?

in any case; regardless; either way; after all; no matter what; anyway

in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely

thank you; thanks

possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; seemingly

you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure

being startled; getting a shock

thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; pitapat; pitter-patter

one after another; in rapid succession; in large numbers

bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); roaring; whooping

anyone

what sort; what kind

how long; how far; how much

drumming (noise); beating; pounding; banging; booming; stamping

what kind of; what sort of; what

how; how much; to what extent

neglect; negligence; disregard; making light of

because; the reason is; if you want to know why

because; for; the reason why is ...

if; in case; if it is the case that; if it is true that

something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...

to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned

also; too; not ... either; as well; even

grinning; smirking

to differ depending on ...

by means of; due to; because of; according to

in addition

regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...

towards; against; regarding; in contrast with