manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something; at the same time as speaking; as one speaks
claim (for compensation); customer complaint seeking compensation; (general) complaint; objection
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
beyond help; past salvation; incorrigible; irredeemable
a long time ago; long ago
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
I don't like it; it's troublesome; it's too much; it's awful
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
inconsiderate; unkind; cruel; thoughtless; unthinking; mindless
to lose a quarrel; to lose an argument; to be talked down
to train; to discipline; to teach manners
unjustified; unwarranted; unfounded; baseless; groundless
slander; libel; defamation; calumny; smear
even if not; even without
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
finishing blow; coup de grâce
one direction; unidirectional; non-interactive
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
to face; to confront; to be opposite to
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
big fan (of something or someone); great fan
root of an evil; source of a problem; source of trouble; cause of misfortune
quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
complete change; about-face
eternal; everlasting; unchangeable; invariant
to follow (someone) around; to cling (to); to dog; to hound; to harry; to pursue
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
to substitute for; to stand in for; to fill in for
to have a family (e.g. wife or husband and children); to raise a family
guess; speculation; supposition
standard; set; routine; decided
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off