what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
until now; so far; up to the present
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
how; in what way; how about
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
in one's own way or style
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
to get one's head around; to think about
a few years ago; some years back
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
such; like that; that sort of; very
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
tone (of voice); manner of talking
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
to have a talk; to tell a story
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
relation; connection; relevance
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...