to be (animate); to be; to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed; to (have the audacity to) do
to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
to fall fast asleep; to be confined to one's bed; to be laid up
overhasty; rash; premature
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
in all ages; over the ages; forever and ever
invention; intelligent; clever; smart
discovery; detection; finding
sea cucumber (Holothuroidea spp.)
low-quality products; strange thing; strange combination
judge's sentence; assessment of a case
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause); paying tribute; tribute
nobility; aristocracy; peerage
courageous; brave; bold; valiant
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
chivalrous spirit; chivalry
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
invisibly; secretly; privately
suffering; distress; hardship; trial
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
wise saying; famous saying; witty remark
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
discord; dissonance; cacophony; discord (in a relationship); disagreement; disharmony
a little bit; a little while
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to have grown tense (of a situation); to have become critical (and to be on the verge of a major upheaval)
news; word; tidings; omen; foreboding; premonition
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; sudden; abrupt
to have an idea; to have a clue
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
state of emergency; emergency; crisis