to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
pitiful; pathetic; painful (to look at)
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
to give a cold (to someone)
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
to soothe one's soul; to raise one's spirits
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
(telephone) call; ring (of a telephone); shout; call; call; call loan (e.g. 30-day call)
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
restoration; recovery; rehabilitation; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
what people say; rumours; public opinion
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
to be infected; to be contagious
firmly; solidly; heartily
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
impossible; unthinkable; unbelievable; ridiculous
critical moment; do-or-die situation; critical juncture
2nd day of the month; two days
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
button (clothing); push-button; button
to become pale; to turn pale
to have an idea; to have a clue
interpretation; explanation; reading; construction
in the same way; like; likewise; similarly
to resolve to do; to make up one's mind to do; to set one's heart on; to have one's heart set on
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
beginning; clue; starting point
helping hand; help; support; aid
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to put one's strength into
shivering; trembling; shuddering; shaking
good family; respectable family; decent family