to weigh on one's mind; to be worried about (something)
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
having said that; on the other hand
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
bargain sale; selling cheaply; giving out freely
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
time; hour; period; class
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
to repeat; to do something over again
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)