than; in comparison to; rather than; over; above
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
denial; negation; negation; NOT operation
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
anything and everything; from top to toe; from A to Z
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
probably not; probably won't; intend not to; will not; trying not to; attempting not to; whether you ... or not
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual); having an active sex life
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
other side; other party; other end (e.g. of phone connection); opposition
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
future; (future) prospects; bringing (from abroad, another region, etc.); bringing about; giving rise to
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
don't you think?; indicates question
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while traveling (travelling); present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
rubble; debris; wreckage; trash; rubbish
each time; every time; thank you for your continued patronage; thank you for your support; hello; I'm coming in
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
pleasant feeling; good vibes
to ripen; to mature; to be ready for action; to be the right time (to act); to be in common use; to come to sound natural