degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
restoration; repair; mending
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
worth; merit; value; good point; strong point; redeeming feature
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; penis; (one's) thing
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
recuperation; medical treatment
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
you said; he said; even if; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
daily; everyday; days (e.g. of one's youth); every day; day after day
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
correction; revision; amendment
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
it's no joke; gimme a break!
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)