to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
basis; grounds; base (of operations); base (of a group of stones)
to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
frivolous; flippant; superficial; flattery; (insincere) compliments
point in question (at issue)
to shift; to move; to slide; to move (an appointment, meeting, etc.); to bring forward; to put back
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
pardon me for leaving (first)
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up
to save up; to stockpile; to stash away; to hoard; to amass; to salt away
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
self-control; self-restraint
instability; insecurity; crankiness
to judge (on the basis of); to control; to discipline (oneself); to regulate
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
sometimes; occasionally; now and then; from time to time
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
ass; arse; rear; end; acupuncture point; hole
(table) napkin; serviette; sanitary napkin; sanitary pad
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
complicated; complex; intricate; confusing; difficult; troublesome
omitting (reluctantly); leaving out; dropping; giving up (reluctantly); parting with; sharing
lightly; wide (open); gapingly; suddenly; unexpectedly
long (time that has passed); old (story)
ancient times; prehistoric times; the distant past; a very long time ago
featureless (face); expressionless; flat; flat (terrain); smooth