something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person
wife who is older than her husband
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
to dominate (usu. one's husband)
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity