as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. an idea); to accept (e.g. advice); to harvest; to reap
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
for example; for instance; e.g.
to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
I see; that's right; indeed
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
evening meal; dinner; supper
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
else; in addition; besides
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
to lose (through death; e.g. a wife, child)
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; dealing (a hit); striking (a blow)
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
is that so?; I see; right; oh
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
hedge; fence; border; limit
one day; all day (long); the whole day; first day of the month
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
when it becomes; when it comes to
to cry; to shed tears; to suffer (from); to be troubled (by); to accept (an unreasonable request, loss, etc.); to do reluctantly
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)