to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
self-hatred; self-abhorrence; self-loathing
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
to save an enemy from trouble instead of taking advantage of their weakness; to show humanity even to one's enemy; to help one's enemy in difficulty
by myself; in person; by oneself
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
to distract oneself; to take one's mind off one's worries
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
rack; ruck (rugby); lac; luck
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
deep emotion; strong feelings
how long; how far; how much
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
to fall fast asleep; to be confined to one's bed; to be laid up
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
reply (e.g. email, fax, letter); answer
calling on someone who is ill; enquiry; inquiry
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
landlord; landlady; house owner; home owner; head of the household
intention; idea; inclination; wish
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to rise; to raise up; to straighten up; to sit up; to stand up
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
trouble; bother; annoyance
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on