speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
several times; a few times
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
ripening (of a crop); crop; harvest
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious (psychoanalysis)
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
humorous; funny; amusing; laughable; hilarious; comical
fashion; fad; vogue; prevalence (e.g. of a disease)
materialistic; worldly-minded; uncultured
to make a cynical remark (about); to make a sarcastic remark (about); to satirize; to mock
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
to speed; to tear away; to skip over (e.g. pages)
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
dismissal; discharge; beheading; decapitation
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
with a plunge (of something sharp into something soft); with a thrust; with a stab; sullenly; sulkily; glumly
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
preface; introduction; preamble
to be able to tell apart; to distinguish; to recognize
around the clock; day and night
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth