to fall completely silent; to become still as death
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
to be worth; to be worthy of; to deserve; to merit
step; stride; counter for steps
to steer a ship; to manage; to take command; to take the helm
desperate; frantic; excited; worked up; heated; eager
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
in one's own way or style
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
puppet; marionette; dummy
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
to drift (to); to be washed ashore
to be dying; to be about to die; to be close to death
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
no!; no no!; no, not at all
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
even if; even though; however; no matter how
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle