feel uneasy; on tenterhooks; in suspense; on pins and needles
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
same; similar; (just) like; equal
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to attack; to assault; to assail
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
simmer; bubble out; flow out
recurrence; revival; resuscitation
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
waiting expectantly; waiting eagerly; looking forward to; long-awaited
advocate; proponent; supporter
to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)
person of doubtful origin
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
mumblingly; mutteringly; unintelligibly
lip service; mere words; professions; lips; mouth; snout
sound effect for slurping back up excess saliva (e.g. as stimulated by desire for food)
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
don't worry about it; it's nothing; don't give it a thought
with a friendly grin; smilingly
to breathe while sleeping
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
coexistence; living together
tenth day of the month; ten days
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
bed; berth; crib; cot; kip; bedroom
to encamp; to take up positions
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
strong defense; strong defence
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory