for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to detain; to check; to restrain
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to look around; to survey
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
question; inquiry; enquiry
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
proposal; proposition; suggestion
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
indeed; really; truly; very much
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
difficult to ...; hard to ...
letter; missive; note; mail
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to put one's hand on; to touch
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
bedside; near one's pillow