a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
that's the way it is; such is life
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
personification; impersonation; embodiment
even though; despite; when
self-consciousness; self-awareness
really; truly; indeed; good grief
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
way; method; means; resource; course
crafty; tricky; sly; sinister (look)
vindictive; tenacious; persistent; spiteful; vengeful
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
exactly the same; identical; exact; perfect
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
to serve; to work for; to attend
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
impossible proposition; unreasonable proposal; tall order
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more