of late; lately; this part; this point; here
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
attendance; presence; appearance
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
something; some kind of; for some reason
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
to taste; to try (food or drink)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
to apologize (apologise); to refuse; to decline; to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by)
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
in case of; at that time; at this time
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
kindness (shown by others); courtesy; favor; favour; good offices
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to leverage (skills, attributes, experience, etc.); to restore (a deleted passage; in proofreading)
favour; favor; obligation; kindness; benevolence
return gift; return favour; revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
not caring; not giving a damn
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
(and) then; and; thereupon; in that case; then; so
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
choices; alternatives; options
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
to slide; to glide; to slip; to skid; to be slippery; to fail (an examination); to lose (a position)
to cause offence (offense); to create hard feelings
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
danger; peril; hazard; risk
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
danger to oneself; (fear of) one's physical safety
one's physical safety; personal security