to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
tone (of voice); manner of talking
after that; afterwards; thereafter
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
to continue; to keep up; to keep on; to continue ...; to keep on ...
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
to show; to display; to make (something or someone) look ...; to present an appearance of ...; to make (something) worth watching; to be entertaining; to have (something) looked at (by a specialist)
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
delusion; wild idea; (wild) fancy; (ridiculous) fantasy
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
feeling; sense; impression
scene; sight; scenario; setting
direction (of a play, film, etc.); production; organization (of an event); arrangement; staging (for effect)
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
such; like that; that sort of
to turn over; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (a flag); to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
ear; hearing; ear (for music, etc.); edge; crust; ear (of a pot, jug, etc.)
from right to left; in one ear and out the other; nice and quick; with speed and address; without further ado
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
difficult problem; challenge
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
ten; 10; ten years of age
little by little; bit by bit
pleasant feeling; good vibes
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do