sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
clearing one's throat; cough
to lose one's temper; to lose patience; to have enough; to be exasperated; to become irritated; to get fed up
short temper; quick temper; hot temper; impatience; irritability
dangling; hanging; suspended; pending; half done; in limbo
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
(only) one option; one possible choice
the other day; a few days ago
sexual act; sexual intercourse
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
to apologize; to apologise
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
never mind!; don't worry about it
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
sincere; earnest; serious
to irritate; to grate on one's nerves; to aggravate; to be galling; to be invidious
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
to be perturbed; to be agitated
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry
special; particular; peculiar; unique
(instruction) manual; operations manual; basic rules (pertaining to how a job should be carried out); (car with) manual transmission