somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
flapping; rattling; (running) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) one after another; in quick succession; busily
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
case (container); case (instance, situation); case
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
unexpected; contrary to expectations; unforeseen
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
red; crimson; scarlet; Red; communist
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
no, not like that (but like this)
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
confession (to a crime, wrongdoing, etc.); admission; professing one's feelings (to someone one wants to go out with); declaration of love; profession (of faith); confession (of sins)
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet; to post on Twitter
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
after a long time; for the first time in a while
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway