to demolish; to tear down; to pull down
how dare ...; how could ...; surprisingly; unexpectedly
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
how much; how many; to what extent
sudden change; complete change
newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
ruler; measure; measuring stick; standard; criterion; yardstick
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
directions; instructions; orders; command
to conclude; to decide; to determine; to judge
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
many; numerous; various; large number of
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
to despise; to scorn; to look down on
feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); (arch.) shrinking back in fear
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
to go too far; to go to excess; to carry too far
things one is carrying; things one has on one's person; thing one owns; one's property; mistress; lover
to be bulky; to be unwieldy; to grow voluminous
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
to stare back (at); to glare back
imitation (of someone, something); impersonation; (vocal) mimicry
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
outrageous; preposterous; scandalous; inexcusable; absurd; execrable
infancy; childish; infantile; immature
(what) one is trying to say; (what) one wants to say; (what) one is saying; (what) one means
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
speaking of ...; as for ...
strength; toughness; bravery; boldness
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
settlement; solution; resolution
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
to grow timid; to cower; to become perverse; to become contrary; to be cramped; to be constrained
care (e.g. medical); attention; nursing; kea (Nestor notabilis)
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love