to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
to feel blessed to be in one's position; to be thankful for one's good fortune
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
three days and three nights
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
constant attendance; uninterrupted supervision; staying with someone all the time
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
emergency; accident; rare possibility; unexpected occurrence
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
(received) favor, kindness or blessing (favour)
free (of charge); gratuitous
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
this and that; this or that; one thing after another
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
recuperation; medical treatment
reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
thin arm; slender arm; slender means; meager ability to earn a living
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
exhausted; tired; withered; worn out; boiling until shapeless or mushy; tediously