to be silent; to say nothing
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
contemplation; meditation
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
accumulation; accumulate; store
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
calm; composed; leisurely
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
reading partway; leaving half-read
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
to cross one's mind; to occur to one; to flash into one's head
thought; consideration; thinking
marsh; swamp; wetland; being hooked (on a video game, TV show, etc.)
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
to be helpful; to be useful
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
chair; stool; post; office; position
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
dark-natured; gloomy; dour; moody; insular; glum
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn