about this time; about now
to plan one's next moves; to work out a plan
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)
that's true; of course; obviously
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
optimism; taking an optimistic view
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
load; baggage; cargo; burden; responsibility
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
from now; from this moment; henceforth
faint; indistinct; dim; vague; subtle; delicate
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
being startled; getting a shock
invitation; introduction; temptation
difficult to imagine; quite unlikely to; very doubtful; would not expect
about; on; regarding; per; for every
reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense
to go together; to go in company (with); to go along (with)
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
bare minimum; minimum necessary (amount, number, etc.)
dreary; bleak; monotonous; tasteless; unrefined
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
attachment (esp. to things); love; affection; fondness
self-analysis; autoanalysis