it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
those (near the second person)
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
roasting (e.g. of coffee)
to be extremely difficult; to present a major challenge
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
something; some kind of; for some reason
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
regret; repentance; remorse
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
humming a tune; humming unconcernedly
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to scatter around; to leave untidy; to make a mess