like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
in that way; thus; so; so?
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
insistence; (major) emphasis; stress
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
zapping (through TV channels); channel surfing
to tell X from Y; to distinguish; to know (one thing) from (another)
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
performer; entertainer; actor
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
performance; appearance (in a stage, film, TV show, etc.)
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity