to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to couch (a sword); to look at cynically or ironically; (arch.) to stand ready (to do); (arch.) to adopt a formal attitude
now; the present time; just now; another; more
than; in comparison to; rather than; over; above
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
near oneself; close to one; familiar
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
how; in what way; how about
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
magic; sorcery; incantation
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
you could say; you might say; verging on the
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
to need; to call for; to require
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
to go; to move (towards); to move through; to travel across; to go (well, badly, etc.); to proceed; to do (in a particular way)
while; even though; despite
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
again; once more; a second time
dispute; controversy; debate; argument; taking issue
to blow (on); to breathe (on); to pick (a fight); to provoke; to exaggerate; to ask (an unreasonable price)
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; 's; of
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is