to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
Her Majesty the Queen; mistress (in S&M); dominatrix
to oppress; to persecute; to tyrannize
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
to come (spatially or temporally); to approach; to come back; to do ... and come back; to come to be; to become
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
nervous temperament; worry habit; pessimistic nature; pessimism
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
both in name and reality; both in name and substance
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
to shake; to waver; to tremble
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
ridding oneself; freeing oneself of; growing out of; overcoming; outgrowing
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
human being; human; person; character (of a person)