coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
from now on; in the future; hereafter; ahead of us; down the road
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
effect; result; worth; use; avail
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
counter for stories, episodes of TV series, etc.
in this way; thus; such; uh...
third day of the month; three days
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
place; situation; position; location
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
naturally; of course; understandably
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
decision; settlement; definition
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe