given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
(within a) territory; domains
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
coordinator; coordinating role
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
it seems so; that's what it looks like
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
letter; missive; note; mail
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
to concern; to be related
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
to be worried; to be troubled
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact
to get (become) acquainted; to get to know; to get (become) intimate with; to become friendly with; to become friends
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
sympathy; compassion; pity
worst; worst-case (scenario)
behind with everything; too late; reactive
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk