though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
accurate; correct; precise; exact
though; notwithstanding; although
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
quarrel; dispute; argument
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
that night; that evening; over the course of the evening
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
perfect; complete; flawless