with the exception of; excepting; excluding
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
avenue; street; coming and going; street traffic; flow (of water, air, etc.); transmission (of sound); reach (e.g. of voice)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
pair of lovers; girlfriend and boyfriend
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
formal marriage interview
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
difference in social standing; difference in social position
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
go that far; to that extent
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to be reminded of; to call to mind
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
name; given name; first name
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke