in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
now that; since; so long as; because
(one's) gaze; direction in which one is looking; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (in an edited photograph)
grasp; catch; understanding
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to strike a chord; to tug at one's heartstrings; to resonate
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
to send back; to refer back
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
counter seat; seat at the counter
apparently; appears to be
hello; good day; good afternoon
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
number one; first; best; most; game; round
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
chair; stool; post; office; position
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
assortment (of food); assorted dishes; combination platter
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
one's (living) environment
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable