what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to be choked up; to be crushed (emotionally); to be overcome (with emotion); to be shocked; to be horrified
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
to begin talking; to open up
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
to redeem (from sin); to save
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
instant; moment; for an instant
to stick; to get stuck; to be unavailable; to be busy; to be piled up (e.g. of work); to halt (in one's speech)
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
turn (in line); order of things; sequential order
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment