it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
special; particular; peculiar; unique
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
(distant) future; future existence; world beyond the grave; future (tense)
company; lot; people; troupe; company (of musicians)
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
you could say that; that might be so
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to have a talk; to tell a story
instant; moment; for an instant
white; blank (e.g. paper); uncolored; innocent; not guilty; (arch.) bright
I feel that ...; I feel as though ...; I have a feeling that ...; I have the impression that ...; I think that ...
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
while; even though; despite
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
gazing steadily at; observing (a person) closely; maintain a watch over
a few seconds; several seconds
every ...; every other ...; at intervals of ...; with ... in between; ... apart
to shed light; to cast light
reaction; response; physical reaction (to a stimulus); observable response (of an organism); reaction; effect
excluding; except (for); apart from; outside (a boundary, scope, etc.)
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
space; interval; space character; whitespace
switching on and off (of a light); flashing; blinking; flickering
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
final; eventual; ultimate
as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); wherever (e.g. one's feet take one); according to
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
about; on; regarding; per; for every
at the same time; at once; just as ...; the moment ...; (but) at the same time; as well as
moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter