to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be
finally; at last; in the end; ultimately
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
above all else; more than anything
it's been a long time; long time no see
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
article; item; quality; flirtatiousness; coquetry
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing (on a typewriter)
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
empress (consort); queen (consort)
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
extremely; in the extreme; knows no bounds (e.g. rudeness); boundless (e.g. universe, ocean); limitless
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
greeting; a fine thing to say
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 look unconcerned; to assume a composed look
pain; agony; suffering; distress; torment
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
to take a breath; to take a short rest
(distant) future; future existence; world beyond the grave; future (tense)
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)