direct connection; direct link
diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)
else; in addition; besides
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
convenient; handy; useful
to reach the point where ...; to come to ...; to come to be that ...; to start to ...; to begin to ...
traditional; from ancient times; formerly
to jump at; to leap at; to fly at; to spring at; to pounce on
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
the other day; a few days ago
occasion; time; circumstances; (in) case (of); when
the same generation; coeval
worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
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
to mesh (of gears, cogs, etc.); to engage with each other; to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength; to mesh
appearing with one's (full) name; showing one's name (on a nameplate, etc.)
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
to introduce; to compare; to check; to adjust; to pull into place
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
(good or bad) feel when wearing something
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
curious; strange; unusual
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
isolation; being alone; being friendless
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
conviction; belief; confidence
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time