question and answer session
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
big fan (of something or someone); great fan
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
niddle-noddle; nid-nod; nodding off
to rock; to shake; to swing
to be conspicuous; to stand out
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
social gathering; get-together; (friendly) meeting
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
wink of sleep; snooze; doze; nap
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
tension; mental strain; nervousness
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
to insult; to say something insulting about; to bad-mouth
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
to print (on); to insert (an illustration); to stencil (a pattern); to instill (a thought, impression, etc.); to imprint (e.g. on one's subconscious)
equal; equivalent; equals sign; equality sign; equals (as in "A equals B")
shift; move; (work) shift; work schedule; gearshift; changing gears
diamond (mineral, gemstone); diamond; infield; diamond (card suit)
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
to pay; to be profitable; to pull against each other
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize