that is to say; so that means
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
secret; private; surreptitious
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
softly; mildly; gently; politely
coherence; order; focus; point
comparatively; relatively
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
temporary; provisional; to do something temporarily (esp. build temporary facilities); to do something provisionally
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to view the past with nostalgia
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
it's not over yet; you haven't seen anything yet; it's not over until the fat lady sings; it's too soon to tell; we're not out of the woods
very small amount; insignificant thing; negligible amount
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
reaching a peak; reaching the limit; plateauing; maxing out
holding a castle (during a siege); holing up; confinement (to one's home); staying at home; staying indoors
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
with one's own body; by one's own action; through one's own experience; firsthand
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness