talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
in the end; finally; after all; ultimately
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
longing for; burning desire
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
to blink (one's eyes) repeatedly
heavy heartbeat; thumping; pounding
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver; to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
to fall on one's backside; to land on one's rear
position in a game; state of the game; situation; stage; phase
straight ball (pitch); direct (e.g. question); blunt
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
(in the same way) as before; as always
timing-wise; timewise; seasonal; depending on the time
largish; biggish; on the large side; slightly larger; a little larger
thick (paper, cloth, etc.); heavy
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex
to put on (clothing); (lit.) to put (one's arms) through the sleeves
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
handmade; handcrafted; homemade; homegrown
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
knitting; knitted material; crochet
alcohol content (usu. expressed per cent)
total fire ban; no source of ignition permitted; no open flame; flammables!