the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
so; to such an extent; such
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since; from (originator); by; because; since; out of (constituent, part)
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to approach; to draw near
difficult to ...; hard to ...
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
number one; first; best; most; game; round
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
first number (e.g. issue of a magazine); No. 1 type
(police) detective; criminal matter
target value; target amount
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
Balthasar, Landgrave of Thuringia
copy; photocopy; blurb on a book jacket; catch copy
to send (a thing); to dispatch; to take or escort (a person somewhere); to see off (a person); to bid farewell (to the departed); to bury; to spend (time)
Citizens' Band; CB (radio); convertible bond; chronic bronchitis; chemical and biological (weapons); center back; community business