very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
to turn towards; to point
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
to differ; to vary; to disagree
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
spirit; heart; disposition
just a minute; small quantity
short-tempered; quick-tempered; hasty
declaration; proclamation; announcement
amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
final four (in a tournament); semifinalists
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
assertion; declaration; affirmation
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge