everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
to ask; to enquire; to query
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
single word; a few words; brief comment
lip service; mere words; professions; lips; mouth; snout
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
being moved forcibly, e.g. being carted to a police station, transportation for forced labour, etc.
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!