preference; priority; precedence; right of way
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
daily; everyday; days (e.g. of one's youth); every day; day after day
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
work (e.g. book, film, painting, composition); piece; production; opus
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
protagonist; main character; hero; head (of a household); proprietor (of a store)
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
small token (of gratitude); my (humble) feelings
cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool-headed; cool (i.e. fashionable or stylish); course (of medical treatment)
as you see; as you can see; in accordance with what you see
weak (constitution); sickly; feeble; in poor health
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
smallness; small item; short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days); urine; piss; elementary school; smaller (of two things, places, etc. with the same name)
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
progress; advance; making (good) progress
clear; precise; definite; distinct
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
since; henceforth; ever since
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
of the time; at the time; of the hour; in vogue; sought after
(another's) son; boy; young master; green young man from a well-to-do family; young man innocent of the ways of the world
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
looking after a baby; taking care of a baby; babysitting; babysitter
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on