really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
increasingly; more and more; decreasingly (when declining); less and less
to polish up (on); to refine; to hone; to polish (by rubbing)
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
tone (of voice); manner of talking
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
wicked tongue; abusive language
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
creator; inventor; developer
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
honour; honor; glory; privilege
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
softly; mildly; gently; politely
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
parting; separation; farewell
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge