(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
to dye; to colour; to color
to talk of one's dreams (esp. unrealistic, far-fetched ones); to dream out loud
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
to grow cold; to get chilly; to cool down
butcher's shop; butcher; meat shop
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
to drop; to let fall; to omit
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
contact; touch; contact lens
to scrape off; to rub off
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
lack; absence; shortage; deficiency; privation
wild enthusiasm; being crazy about
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
to have an erection; to become erect
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
brutal; cruel; merciless; ruthless; cold-blooded
rotting; spoiling; decaying; rotten; worthless; paltry
to omit; to leave out; to overtake; to pass; to say; to speak
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
head; brains; intelligence
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
pain; agony; suffering; distress; torment
prejudice; bias; distorted view
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; of course; definitely
intoxication; being fascinated (by); being carried away (by); being enraptured (by)
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling