to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
business; things to do; engagement; errand; affairs
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
two persons; two people; pair; couple
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
opening and shutting; opening and closing
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
sales promotion; hard selling
somewhere; in some respects; in some way
to have come; to be here; to be popular; to be fashionable; to be angry; to have blown one's lid
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
oh; right; I see; OK; gotcha
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
failure; mistake; blunder
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
worth; merit; value; good point; strong point; redeeming feature
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
alone; by oneself; on one's own
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
to be seen; to be visible; to look; to seem; to come
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless