to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
complaint; troubles; objection; grievance
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
to get a reputation as a philanderer
feigned ignorance; pretending not to recognize (somebody); unconcerned air; indifference
the person concerned; the person in question; the said person
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
it's no joke; gimme a break!
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
sidelong glance; flirtatious glance
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
to become better; to improve
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
to be helpful; to be useful
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
messenger; envoy; emissary
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
way (of doing); manner; method; means
league; federation; union; alliance
regular; ordinary (e.g. session of parliament); established usage; precedent; regular practice
board of directors; board of trustees
field; sports stadium; arena
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to