cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding
to get twisted; to get crooked; to become twisted (of a mind, relationship, etc.); to become warped; to become troubled; to become complicated
beyond one's means or position
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
to hang low (over; of clouds, fog, etc.); (arch.) to seclude oneself (behind a curtain, blinds, etc.)
to begin making a sound (ringing, singing, crying, etc.)
close friend; good friend; bosom buddy; chum; pal
all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
to chase; to run after; to pursue
light and easy; lambent; clever; witty; smart
peep; chirp; poor; hard up; the runs; diarrhea
bygones; the past; past event
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
stingy; cheap; very frugal
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
(meeting with) disaster; (having an) accident; mishap; shipwreck; distress
assistance; help; helper; babe; chick; broad
to be at a loss for words; to be speechless; to be dumbfounded; to be struck dumb
(military) expedition; campaign; expedition (for exploration, research, etc.); travelling (a long way); tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.)
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
aspiration; volunteering; desire; application
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
to fall continuously (of rain, snow, etc.); to fall hard; to fall heavily; to pour down
to strike (someone) down; to knock down; to thrash; to place firmly
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
to come to (in the end); to end in; to attribute; to blame
reflexively; reflectively; by reflex
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
to torment; to torture; to afflict; to harrow
yes or no answer; agreement or disagreement; consent or refusal
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about