very likely; very probable
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to raise one's voice; to lift one's voice; to speak emphatically
dealing with; coping with
be (that) as it may; having said that
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
interruption; suspension; break
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
item; must-have; must-have item; (inventory) item; pick-up
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
holder (of a record, title, permit, etc.)
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
terrible; dreadful; tremendous; terrific; appalling; shocking
magic tool (in fiction); magical item
to have an idea; to have a clue
on the occasion of; at the time of
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
depressing; dark (e.g. story); grim (e.g. expression); irritating; annoying; tedious (work, person, etc.)
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
both; both sides; both parties
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
dress; one-piece (e.g. swimsuit)
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)