beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
to give up (all thoughts of); to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to make a decision; to decide
silence (not speaking); muteness
to read the situation; to sense the mood; to read the room
hating; strongly disliking
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
confidence; trust; faith; credit
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
mean bastard; sneak; heel; despicable person
to shun; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of (esp. one's health)
as expected; as predicted
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to pierce through; to break through
eccentric; crank; weirdo; oddball
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
question; inquiry; enquiry
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours
to drop in; to go see (someone); to come to hang out
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
old friend; old acquaintance
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
in order to do; for the purpose of doing; must; should
corridor; hallway; passageway
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to order; to command; to appoint
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
to speak; to say; to vocalize