in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
to cross one's mind; to occur to one; to flash into one's head
to open up a path; to clear a path; to open up doors; to pave the way
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
radiant smile; contented smile
worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
surprisingly; stunningly; astonishingly; wonderfully
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
deeply (stab, thrust, etc.); hard
to grow timid; to cower; to become perverse; to become contrary; to be cramped; to be constrained
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
thread (on an Internet forum, mailing list, etc.); topic; conversation; post
contrary person; sourpuss; dog-in-the-manger
to emboss; to carve in relief; to bring to the fore; to accentuate; to throw into relief
unable to stay (on); unable to endure being somewhere a second longer; feel like running away
this is my chance; this is the (opportune) moment; here's an opportunity (that can't be passed up)
meeting; greeting; welcome; person sent to meet a visitor
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; in haste
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
charm; fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to captivate
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
something; some kind of; for some reason
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
gal (unit of gravitational acceleration)
to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)