herd of sheep; flock of sheep
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
advance warning; previous notice; announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
heart; guts; nerve; central part
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
to throb (with pain); to ache; to smart; to rankle; to gall; to rile
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
moisture; humidity; dampness; scabies; sarcoptic mange; the itch
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
disaster; tragedy; tragic incident; horrible accident
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
had better ...; had better not ...
(second) Boer War (1899-1902)
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
to hesitate; to hold back; to be reluctant; to be unwilling; to have loose painful bowel movement; to suffer from tenesmus
throng; gathering of people
no sooner ... than ...; hardly ... when ...; as soon as
complete change; about-face
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
place; situation; position; location
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
back cover (e.g. camera, watch, etc.)
transformation; variation; metamorphosis; modification; deformation; variety
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
heavy blow; thump; wallop; belt; whack
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...