to collect one's thoughts; to gather one's thoughts; to put one's ideas in order
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
some people; a few people; several people
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
sincere; honest; faithful
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
difference; variation; difference
in order; in turn; one by one
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
to be sacrificed; to fall victim to; to fall prey to
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
to increase; to add to; to augment
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
calm; composed; cool; quiet
profile; face in profile; face seen from the side; (personal) profile; (biographical) sketch; outline (of someone's life)
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
Buddhist priest; monk; son (of others)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
recommendation; endorsement
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
I see; that's right; indeed
blind acceptance; blind belief; credulity
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
prevailing view; common opinion; general consideration
one's cherished opinion; pet theory
question; inquiry; enquiry