still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
in the same manner as before; the same as always
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
acting arbitrarily on one's own authority; acting arbitrarily without consultation
written explanation; written apology
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
gathering spot; haunt; rendezvous; meeting place; hang-out
print; printing; (printed) copy; handout; flyer
had better ...; had better not ...
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
clover (Trifolium repens); white clover; Dutch clover; clubs (card suit)
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
superb view; picturesque scenery
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
rather; sooner; preferably
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
reconciliation; make peace with
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to use completely; to use up; to exhaust; to exhaust somebody's civility; to give up (on someone)
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation