beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
new book; new publication
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
dramatic turn-around; major reversal; great comeback; game changer
foreshadowing; preparation; precautionary measures
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
to say everything one wants to say; to exhaust a topic
to make someone cry; to move someone to tears; to let cry; to grieve
to stay on (e.g. at one's friends house); to remain in the same neighborhood
to tear up; to tear off; to rip up; to separate (e.g. a couple); to disrupt (a relationship)
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
twelve o'clock; midnight; noon
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
letter; missive; note; mail
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
being already (well) aware
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
roller coaster; coaster (small mat for drinks); coaster brake
with a bump; with a clunk
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
to smile (at); to grin (at)
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
to try to unsettle someone; to throw off balance
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
variables; uncertain elements; uncertainties; imponderables
defective item; defective product; defective merchandise
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little