by myself; in person; by oneself
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
hard to believe; fabulous; unbelievable; incredible
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
go that far; to that extent
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
chance (of success); odds
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
in comparison to; rather than
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
to be conspicuous; to stand out
period of time; time slot; time zone
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
and; thereupon; because of that
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
to start for home; to head for home; to make for home