to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
enormous; gargantuan; immense; ridiculously large
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
long ago; a long time ago; already
to (keep in) mind; to give heed to; to pay attention to
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
like this; in this way; as you see
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
now; the present time; just now; another; more
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
taking no notice (of); thinking nothing of; disregarding; not aware of; completely ignoring; being out of consideration
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
to be worth; to be worthy of; to deserve; to merit
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
out of the question; unthinkable; impossible
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
conversely; on the contrary
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
so; like this; in this way
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
to speak; to hear a voice
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree