to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
in order to do; for the purpose of doing
any more; any further; any better; any longer
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
somehow; without knowing (it); unconsciously; unthinkingly
to make a speech; to address
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
snide remark; insinuation; sly dig; disguised reproach; indirect criticism
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
to soak into; to permeate
tone (of voice); manner of talking
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
by myself; in person; by oneself
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
feeling; sense; impression
to collect one's thoughts; to gather one's thoughts; to put one's ideas in order
to travel on frequently (e.g. a road or path)
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
other people's affairs; somebody else's problem
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
not mince matters; not mince one's words
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager
to have a talk; to tell a story
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
tendency; trend; inclination
question; inquiry; enquiry
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly