to be surprised; to be astonished
follower; attendant; valet; servant
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
hot topic; talk of the town
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
to miss each other; to cross (in the post); to go astray; to go wrong
to add (to what was said before); to say in addition
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
as you see; as you can see
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
to watch intently; to stare
to leave word; to leave a message
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
even though; despite; when
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
to frolic about; to mess around
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
to face; to go towards; to head towards
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)