low-level; trivial; coarse; low-dimension
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
at least; at most; (even) just
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
anyone can see that; it's obvious that
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
our country; our land; one's own country
critical moment; do-or-die situation; critical juncture
to go out to meet; to receive; to call for; to summon; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to take (e.g. a wife)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
feeling; sense; impression
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain; to grasp (a point)
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
gem; jewel; precious stone
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
too terrible to look at; unbearable to look at
as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree
(very) quick; rapid; swift; speedy; prompt; expeditious
to make a gesture or say something during a break in conversation, playing of songs, etc.; to interrupt
unnatural; artificial; false; forced (e.g. smile); empty (e.g. compliments)
influence; clout; leverage
usual; normal; long (of time); old; for a long time; for a while
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
optimism; taking an optimistic view
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to