to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
until now; so far; up to the present
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
outrageous; monstrous; appalling; inordinate; overambitious
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to be found; to be discovered
idealistic thought (argument)
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
tension; mental strain; nervousness
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to become loose; to slacken; to soften
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
the extraordinary; the unusual; the unexpected
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
war situation; progress of a battle
to become better; to improve
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
opposite side; opposition
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor