since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
according to plan; as planned; on target
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
surroundings; environs; circumference
word of mouth; comments written online (about a product, service, etc.); online reviews
by means of; due to; because of; according to
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
transmission; propagation; spread; circulation; diffusion; dissemination
myself; yourself; I; me; you
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
while; even though; despite
heart pounding; chest tightening
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
study; diligence; discount; reduction
something like ...; something called ...
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
distrust of (other) human beings
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
and then; and so; and; so then
sarcastic; foulmouthed; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
boy; son; baby boy; young man
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
spoiler; revealing important plot points of a story; spoiling a story
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to speak; to say; to vocalize