to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
difference; variation; difference
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
pensive; meditative; wistful
another method; another problem
sickroom; hospital room; ward
while; during (the time when)
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to commit suicide; to end one's life; (lit.) to choose death
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
ominous; sinister; unlucky; inauspicious
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
story; tale; talk; discussion
to flare up; to burst into flames
to wrench open; to prize open; to pick (lock)
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
to be confused; to be flustered; to be at a loss
outrageous lie; outright lie
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
as before; as ever; as it was originally
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
to curve; to twist; to be contrary; to be uncooperative; to be rebellious
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
letter; missive; note; mail
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
pile; heap; counter for things that are stacked, piled up (or layered, etc.); layers of clothing worn under one's overcoat; combination of colors created by layering of garments (colours)
source (of a river); fountainhead; source; origin; root
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
to appease; to suppress; to calm
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)