how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
ultraviolet rays; ultraviolet radiation; UV radiation
(religious) piety; faith; devotion
to come (home) to one; to click; to ring a bell; to appeal to one; to speak to one; to impress one
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
clearly; distinctly; vividly
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
shutout; shutting out; locking out; shutout; allowing no runs (goals, etc.)
having done this; if this is done; if it is done in this way
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
ingredient; component; composition
smell; scent; aura; whiff; faint, mist-like pattern along the temper line of a Japanese sword
great erudition; extensive knowledge; vast stock of knowledge
telephone call; speaking over the telephone; (Internet) voice call; counter for telephone calls of a set duration
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
to shut oneself in (one's house, room, etc.); to confine oneself (to); to barricade oneself (in a building); to entrench oneself; to hole up
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
to get dark after sunset; to turn to dusk; to decline (after a peak); to wane; to be lost in thought; to be in a pensive mood
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
stratagem; artifice; trick; ruse; scheme; tactics
leaving to chance; leaving to fate
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
fear; dread; fright; terror; trepidation; panic
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice