devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
to do (something negative); to make (a blunder); to commit (an error); to eat (up); to drink
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
deadly serious; deadly earnest
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
mailbox; letter box; letterbox; mail slot
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
wincing; cowering; shrinking; flinching; recoiling
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
to not believe one's ears
rather; better; instead; if anything
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
to beg; to ask; to request; to pray; to wish
throat; singing voice; gutter (inner margins of a book)
overconfident; presumptuous
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
understanding person; supporter
to achieve; to win; to gain; to attain
study group; study meeting
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
admiration; wonder; astonishment
considerably; greatly; a lot
straightforward; blunt; outspoken; clear-cut
intelligence; intellect; brains
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
wisdom; intelligence; sagacity
studying very hard; studying like mad
health; healthy; sound; fit
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
to carry into (esp. an injured person into a hospital); to take into; to bring into
to laugh off (a rumor, worries, etc.); to laugh away
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
triangle; triangular shape
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
including ...; inclusive of ...; bundling together (items of different size, quality, etc.); lumping together; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic