to talk to oneself; to mutter
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
of course; certainly; naturally
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
main; principal; chief; primary; major
companion; partner; spouse
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
whereabouts; place where one is; position; location
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
opinion; intention; thought
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
to fight against; to oppose; to face
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
threat; menace; coercion; terrorism
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
many; much; plenty; hardly
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
to provide; to furnish; to equip; to install
fixtures; furnishings; equipment
to draw the line; to set a boundary; to make a clear distinction
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly