or rather (say);  or better (say);  or perhaps I should say;  or, how should I put it,...;  I mean
 still;  much more;  (not) yet;  still a long way to go;  still a long way off;  not there yet
 to open;  to undo;  to bloom;  to unfold;  to open (for business, e.g. in the morning);  to be wide (gap, etc.);  to widen
 should;  must;  -able;  probably;  likely
 by myself;  in person;  by oneself
 to narrow;  to reduce;  to contract
 had better ...;  had better not ...
 some time ago;  recently;  lately;  last (Sunday, etc.);  previous
 time;  hour;  occasion;  case;  chance;  opportunity
 exchanging business cards
 telephone call;  phone call;  telephone (device);  phone
 hello (e.g. on phone);  excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
 the other day;  a few days ago
 to be much obliged (to someone);  to receive favor (favour);  to be indebted;  to be grateful
 envious;  jealous;  enviable (position, etc.)
 to have a go;  to try and do (something);  to take a chance with something
 result;  consequence;  coming to fruition;  bearing fruit;  as a result;  consequently