I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
at this point; at this last moment; this late in the game
meal (e.g. lunch, dinner); diet
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
from now; from this moment; henceforth
correction; rectification; mending; repair
it's no joke; gimme a break!
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
to jump down; to leap down; to jump off; to leap off
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
absolutely; definitely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
to speak; to say; to vocalize
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
nagging; faultfinding; carping; captious
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
if it is (the case that ...)
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
one's social standing; one's position; one's place; one's station in life
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
temper; irritability; fit of anger; tantrum (esp. of children); temper tantrum
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
nonchalant air; unruffled air
maid; helper; help; assistance
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
he; she; this; this one; hey, you!; you bastard!