to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
trivial; not amounting to much; not enough to cause a problem; not as much as expected
beating time with one's hands; clapping to the beat; making a careless move (in go, shogi, etc.); responding to an opponent's move without proper thought
extinction; annihilation; destruction
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
to cramp up; to tighten; to be insistent; to persist (in one's opinion); to act tough; to bluff; to prop up (e.g. with a post)
pin (esp. for mounting insects); setting pin
thick (paper, cloth, etc.); heavy
collision; crash; impact; clash; skirmish; conflict
spirit (e.g. human spirit); soul; spirit; ghost; ethereal being
to grasp at straws; to resort to desperate measures
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
garage; carport; depot (for trains, buses, etc.); shed; carbarn
interest; appeal; attraction; fun
lately; recently; these days
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
business hotel; cheap but conveniently located hotel with only basic conveniences, targeted at business travellers
feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); (arch.) shrinking back in fear
emoticon; smiley; kaomoji
to let dry; to kill (vegetation); to season (lumber)
the proof of the pudding is in the eating; the proof is in the pudding; don't knock it till you've tried it; you can't tell unless you try
PS; postscript; appending; addition (esp. of data, information)
(overnight) stay; lodging; inn; hotel; night duty; anchorage
to feel indebted (to); to feel grateful; to be much obliged
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
female friend; woman friend
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
to be greatly perplexed; to be at a loss; to be sorely troubled; to be greatly embarrassed
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
give-and-take; give and take
go home (to your own country)!; get out!
one's social standing; one's position; one's place; one's station in life
to omit; to leave out; to overtake; to pass; to say; to speak