to shorten; to reduce; to crumple (fabric); to wrinkle; to make (one's body) smaller; to draw in (one's legs)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence
such ... as; or some such
progress; advance; improvement; development
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
if it is the case that ...
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
reconfirmation; double check
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
coming to nothing; bubble on the surface of water; something that is short-lived
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
combination; assortment (of goods); assorted basket or box (e.g. of chocolates)
to pack an assortment of goods, etc.
how can (one) do something
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather