as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
how much; how many; to what extent
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
bride; (one's) daughter-in-law; wife
high-spec; highly competitive (on the dating scene, e.g. by having a high income, being good-looking); ticking all the boxes
complicated; complex; intricate; confusing; difficult; troublesome
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
way of calling (something or someone)
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
again; once more; a second time
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
to fall in love (with); to fall for; to be attracted (by); to be charmed (by); to forget oneself; to be entranced (by)
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
close; intimate; on good terms
lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking
number one; first; best; most; game; round
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
period of time; time slot; time zone