what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
(not) merely; (not) simply
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
sale; offering for sale; release (for sale); launch (product)
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
rather; better; instead; if anything
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
for example; for instance; e.g.
bright red; crimson lotus flower
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
foil; someone to look as if he's putting up a fight but actually have no chance of winning
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
cheer; chia (Salvia hispanica); cheerleading
unsatisfied; unsatisfactory; insufficient
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out