to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
rather; better; instead; if anything
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young woman; young (animal); offshoot
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
to bud; to sprout; to arise; to begin to grow
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
to ask (someone to do); to invite; to tempt; to entice; to allure
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
guest room (at a hotel); guest cabin (on a boat); passenger cabin (on a plane); drawing room
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
built-in; fixed; attached
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
couch; bench; ottoman; settee
interior; inside; internal
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
antipathy; antagonism; animosity; revulsion; ill feeling