by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
one (thing); one piece; one item
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
rail car (esp. a small one used in mines, logging, etc.); trolley; tram
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
head; brains; intellect; understanding
as hoped for; as expected
reaction; response; reaction
minority group (party); minority
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; feeling exhausted; feeling drained
to be discouraged; to be disheartened
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
contest; comparison; competition
to stray from the right path; to go wrong; to go off the rails; to turn delinquent
when you really think about it; on reflection; in actual fact; once again (fashionable, popular, etc.); back (in style)
strike while the iron is hot
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
nature (of a person); disposition; temperament; quality; inherent characteristic; property
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
half out of interest; mostly out of curiosity
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
trouble; quarrel; difficulties; complication; tangle
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; knowing; pregnant (pause)
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
absolutely; positively; decidedly
assertion; declaration; affirmation