with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles
to shed tears; to (begin to) cry
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
disaster; accident; shipwreck; distress
perfect; complete; flawless
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
slightest notice; slightest consideration; slightest attention; a little thought; glance
person who is ...; thing that is ...
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
question; inquiry; enquiry
vocal sound; tone of voice
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
way of speaking; intimation
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
to say no more; to sink into silence
straw-thatching; straw-thatched roof
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
raised-floor-style (granary, truck, etc.)
storehouse; warehouse; godown
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
looking someone in the eyes; taking a straight look at something
to be crushed; to be squashed (flat); to be discouraged
covered in blood; bloodstained; bloody; gory
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen