slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
to attempt; to test; to try out
(moral) backbone; spirit; soul; grit
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
minimum; at the very least
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
beyond this point; from now on; after this
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
largest class; top category
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
pretending not to recognize (recognise); feigned ignorance
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
something or other; this and that; one thing this, another thing that; blah blah blah
to have meaning; to be meaningful
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
fortitude; firmness of character; hardihood; manliness
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
clear; precise; definite; distinct
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
to summon courage; to be brave
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
to be at a loss for words
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
impure; adulterated; foul; mixed; dishonest
tearing up and discarding (e.g. documents); disposal (e.g. weaponry); annulment; cancellation; reversal (of an original ruling)
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
forcibly; against one's will
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention