I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
how; in what way; how about
not yet known; unknown; strange
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
to attempt; to test; to try out
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
imagination; supposition; guess
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to speak; to hear a voice
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
pride; boast; credit (to)
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
please; somehow or other; one way or another
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
offender; criminal; culprit
near; nearby; not far off