to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
really; truly; indeed; good grief
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
scholarly ability; scholarship; knowledge; literary ability
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
failing mark (e.g. in exam)
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
number one; first; best; most; game; round
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
midterm (mid-semester) test or exam
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
no, not like that (but like this)
inattention; absent-mindedness
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
single word; a few words; brief comment
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
you (plural); all of you; you all
to perform in tune with each other; to get along well; to be in perfect harmony; to make a perfect pair (team, etc.)
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean