at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
to coil about; to follow about; to surround; to cling to
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to exclude (someone); to shun; to ignore; to leave out; to ostracize
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
meeting together; introduction; costarring; appearing together; being matched; facing off
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
feeling; sense; impression
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
moving to a different location to start a new job; (proceeding to) new appointment
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
please; somehow or other; one way or another
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding