as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
difficult to ...; hard to ...
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to reach the point where ...; to come to ...; to come to be that ...; to start to ...; to begin to ...
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
very; extremely; absurd; ridiculous; excessive; extreme
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
in the background; not standing out
confirmed as completed; everything must go (e.g. in a sale)
to interfere; to butt in; to interrupt someone
to interrupt (a story, etc.); to bend at the waist
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
spring (device); spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
peace; quiet; tranquility; tranquillity
to throw into; to toss into; to throw-in; to play a throw-in
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
decision; determination; resolution
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
to fall in love (with); to fall for; to be attracted (by); to be charmed (by); to forget oneself; to be entranced (by)
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
again; once again; yet again
I feel that ...; I feel as though ...; I have a feeling that ...; I have the impression that ...; I think that ...
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
shopping; purchased goods
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); canine; squealer; rat; loser; asshole
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
to like; to love; to be fond of
in good health; alive and well; going strong
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)