and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
consequence; outcome; result; blame
carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness
two times; twice; two degrees
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
full dentures (e.g. no real teeth left)
negative (e.g. thinking); negative; negative (electrical polarity)
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
instant; moment; for an instant
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
how; in what way; how about
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
ban; prohibition; interdiction; injunction
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
to covet; to crave; to lust insatiably for; to indulge in; to devour greedily
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
number one; first; best; most; game; round
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
to burst into bud; to sprout; to have a crush; to be infatuated
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding