to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to be found; to be discovered
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to be surprised; to be astonished
to follow; to accompany; to cleave to; to join up with; to obey implicitly; to flatter
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
coincident with; while; simultaneously
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
to punch; to hit and hit; to stamp out; to pierce; to bore into; to knock down walls
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
should; must; -able; probably; likely
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
go that far; to that extent