to pass (of time); to elapse
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
of course; certainly; naturally
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
lapse of memory; (something) slipping one's mind; forgetting for a moment something one knows well
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
relation; connection; relevance
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
generous; soft-hearted; having a good personality
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
anything and everything; just about everything
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
chilly; unpleasantly cold
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull