to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
guilty (feeling, conscience, look, etc.); (feeling) uneasy
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
arm; skill; efforts; ability
firmly; solidly; heartily
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
something; some kind of; for some reason
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of cost); freelance; one-size
to be flexible; to be accommodating
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
odds and ends; all; every
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring