to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
to go uninvited; to call on without an invitation; to barge in on; to throng to; to crowd into; to converge upon
rubbing the wrong way (e.g. a cat); irritating
reluctantly; grudgingly; unwillingly
bare minimum; minimum necessary (amount, number, etc.)
to some extent; to a certain extent
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
looking on (somebody) as hostile
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
push; pushing; weight; pressure; authority; forcefulness
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
nod; inclination of the head
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
to say; to tell; to state; to do
boasting; big talk; bombast; Australian English
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
to be flabbergasted; to be dumbfounded
to pin the enemy down; to glare another down (and render impotent)
to cry and beg for mercy; to apologize in tears
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
ambition; aspiration; desire to improve oneself
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross