anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to prune; to trim; to reap (a crop) and put into storage; to harvest; to prune (a manuscript); to cut down
beard (esp. on the chin); goatee
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements)
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
young child; toddler; child over 1 but not yet of school age
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
one end; an end; part; fragment
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
social standing of a family; lineage; parentage; good family
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
outward appearance; looks
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
short temper; quick temper; hot temper; impatience; irritability
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to feel depressed; to be down
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
soft sound; dampening (of sound)
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to blink (one's eyes) repeatedly
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
maintenance; preservation; improvement
news media; news organization; newspeople; people in the press
fire command vehicle; fire chief car
to lean (on, against); to rest (against); to recline; to rely on (someone); to depend on
in succession; one after another
failure; collapse; breakdown; (arch.) tear (in clothing, etc.); (arch.) rip; (arch.) split
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; fatigue (of metal, etc.)
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life