(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
water's edge; waterside; shore
to approach; to draw near
water; (drinking) water; night entertainment business; nightlife worker; racy; titillating
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to choke; to have trouble breathing
moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
after a long time; for the first time in a while
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
in this way; like this; this (much); so; uh; er
story; tale; talk; discussion
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
to make a lasting impression
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly