with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
rather; sooner; preferably
apathy; indifference; listlessness; athymia
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
to be choppy (of waves); to be rough; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to beat fast (of a heart); to be in turmoil; to be in discord
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persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
without; but if; otherwise; or else
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
tone (of voice); parlance; style; intonation; accent
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
there being no backing out; gone too far to retreat
mental condition; state of mind; mentality
bottomless; endlessly deep; infinite
marsh; swamp; wetland; being hooked (on a video game, TV show, etc.)
somehow; for some reason or other
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
characteristic; like oneself; worthy of oneself
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
generation; the world; the age
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) very; (not) much
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to look (stare) back at (somebody); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to look back (behind oneself)
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
chit; sales slip; voucher
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to half-rise to one's feet