though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
model demonstration; model performance; exhibition
to some extent; to a certain extent
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
if it is the case that ...
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
to give up (a plan or idea); to desist from (doing)
to have meaning; to be meaningful
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
triumphant pose assumed by an athlete
to send (a thing); to dispatch; to take or escort (a person somewhere); to see off (a person); to bid farewell (to the departed); to bury; to spend (time)
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
to stifle a laugh; to hold back a laugh
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain