pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
hating; strongly disliking
to know; to be aware (of); to be acquainted (with); to think; to consider; to believe
kiss; squeak (of a mouse); with a slurp
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants
(not) a soul; (not) a single person
shortcut; taking a shortcut; (keyboard) shortcut; short-cut hairstyle for women
strong-willed; strong of heart
jostling; being jostled; being mobbed; crumpling
trembling (with fear, cold, etc.); shaking; chattering (of teeth); coming loose; wobbling
every one (of them); (one and) all; without exception; to a man; to the last person
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
haze (esp. in spring); mist; dimness (of sight)
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
(undesirable but) inseparable relationship
to dig up; to unearth; to uncover
close call; narrow escape; hair's breadth; narrowly; just in time; by a hair's breadth
heart attack; myocardial infarction
tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged; headstrong; stubborn
to give up (an idea or plan); to abandon; to refrain from (doing); to change one's mind
replacement; substitution; change; shunting (rail); switching
unexpected result; upset; surprise
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
sliver of hope; gleam of hope; ray of hope
ferocious; fierce; truculent; savage
groan; moan; growl; roar; hum (of a machine, power lines, etc.); drone (e.g. of an engine)
friction; rubbing; chafing; discord; friction
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
chastity; virtue; fidelity; feminine modesty
quarrel; argument; row; (verbal) dispute
unhappiness; misfortune; ill luck
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
yeah, yeah; whatever; yes; sure; hello; giddy-up
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless