that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
don't you think?; indicates question
a little bit; a little while
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.); conclusion
how to use (something); usage instructions; directions (for usage); use; usage
killing time; keeping oneself occupied; time killer; wasting time; waste of time
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
faddist; follow-the-crowd type; poser; trend junkie; sheep
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
online communications; personal computer communications (esp. pre-Internet); pre-Internet online service
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
admission (to a society, club, etc.); joining; entrance; enrollment; enrolment; becoming a member
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
what with A and B; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; denotes uncertainty
to become possible; to become able to (do)
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
it is assuredly (that) ...; can say with confidence that it is ...
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
author; writer; novelist; artist
self-employed profession (e.g. actor, artist); liberal profession
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; card; program
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity