to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
unable to get along; unable to cooperate; unable to hit it off; not seeing eye to eye
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
anything and everything; just about everything
very early in the morning; so early in the morning; at this ungodly hour
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to hold a person back; to restrain; to catch in one's arms
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
being once divorced; one-time divorcee; (lit.) one x mark (i.e. one name struck from the family register)
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
rather; better; instead; if anything
so; like this; in this way