just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
stupor; stupefaction; trance; (being) dumbfounded
violence; reckless action; (an) outrage
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white
to check; to stop; to keep back
prank; practical joke; horseplay; mischievous trick
to forget something ever existed; to pretend something didn't happen; to put something behind one; to forgive (something)
to soak into; to sink into; to seep into; to sink into (one's mind); to be (deeply) ingrained; to be instilled
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
immunity; immunization; immunisation; being hardened (to); being unaffected (by); being accustomed (to)
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
medical efficacy; effect of a medicine
to get back to normal; to get back into one's stride; to get back into the swing of it
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)
welcome; (warm) reception
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (suit)
powerful person; influential person
eager; earnest; ardent; OFF (on switch)
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
parent; parents; dealer; banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
things on hand; things in stock; money on hand; money in one's wallet; on hand; in stock
that's a different matter; that's a different story
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently