even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
I thought so; I suspected as much; just as I thought; now you're talking; that's the spirit
critical moment; do-or-die situation; critical juncture
to be heard; to be audible; to sound (like); to come across (as); to be well known; to be famous
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
not yet known; unknown; strange
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
(with a) mindset as if one were playing a video game; thinking of (treating) something as though it were a game
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
versus; against; to (e.g. score of 4 to 2, ratio of 3 to 1, vote of 320 to 180); toward ...; to ...; equal footing
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; 's; of
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to scold; to tell (someone) off
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
special; particular; peculiar; unique
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
don't you think?; indicates question
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago
radio wave; reception; signal; saying strange things
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous