long (time); longstanding; for a long time
to put an end (to); to bring to an end; to close the books (on); (lit.) to put a period (at the end of a sentence)
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
at this point; at this last moment; this late in the game
to get impatient; to become irritated; to fret; to chafe
to hesitate to say; to hem and haw; to falter in one's speech; to be stuck for a word; to mumble
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
the same; the said; likewise
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
visit to console someone; giving comfort (to the sick, injured, etc.); expressing condolences (sympathy, concern, etc.); sympathy call
schedule; program; programme; agenda
like this; this sort; this way
date and time (of a meeting, departure, etc.); days and hours
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation
diligent; hardworking; healthy; well; faithful; honest
to hand (over); to deliver in person
huh; I'll be damned; well!
presentation (of a passport, ID, etc.); showing; production (e.g. of documents); presentation (of a plan, response, etc.); bringing up; citing (an example)
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
joint together; opposite; facing
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to call on someone; to call at a place; to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told
difficult problem; challenge
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
dealing with; coping with