seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
living thing; living creature; animal; life
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
meaning; significance; sense
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
loveable; very likeable; like very much
gaiters; leggings; puttees
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
beginning; outset; first; onset
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
number one; first; best; most; game; round
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
trouble; bother; annoyance
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
don't you think?; indicates question
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
adventurous spirit; sense of adventure
lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean