exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
together; at the same time; same; identical
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to recall; to remember; to recollect
sweet and sour; bittersweet
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
several years; a few years
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
graduation ceremony; commencement
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
in general; generally; as a whole; all in all; altogether
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
punctuation; pause; juncture; end; (place to) stop
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
sublimation; sublimating (an emotion, impulse, etc.); channelling; diverting
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
that; the matter in question
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
story of one's experience; recounting of one's experiences; narrative; testimonial
disappointed love; broken heart; unrequited love; being lovelorn
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
shutout; shutting out; locking out; shutout; allowing no runs (goals, etc.)
to comfort; to console; to amuse
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
declaration; proclamation; announcement
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays