more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to state; to express; to mention
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
to bend; to turn up; to turn down; to double
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
honour; honor; glory; privilege
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
to take all things together; to include everything; to take account of everything
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
lately; recently; nowadays
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
scrap; piece; fag end; unimportant (person); petty (official); barely (in a role)
that country; (arch.) nirvana
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to hunt out; to flush out; to round up; to impress; to recruit
preface; introduction; preamble
main question; real issue at hand
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
to need; to demand; to take; to require
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
to astonish; to astound; to stupefy; to flabbergast; to strike a person dumb; to dumbfound
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
same family (race, tribe)
marriage proposal; marriage talks
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)