it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
just because; even if; even though
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
hiss (esp. cat); sizzle; whoosh
I thought so; I suspected as much; Just as I thought; Now you are talking; That's the spirit
with a momentary flash of light
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
materials; data; document
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
for your information; I'm telling you
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
impossible; unlikely; improbable
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
genius; prodigy; natural gift
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
running (of a car, bus, etc.); traveling; travelling; running (of a program)
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
coincident with; while; simultaneously
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning