considerably; fairly; quite
self-consciousness; self-awareness
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
first meeting; first interview with
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
marriage proposal; courtship
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
because of; owing to; due to
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
preface; introduction; preamble
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
bygones; the past; past event
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
a long way off; matter for the future; not going to happen anytime soon
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
had better ...; had better not ...
wish; dream; prayer; one's desire
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
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
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)