great laughter; burst of laughter
guilty conscience; feelings of remorse
how long; how much; to what extent
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
simple honesty; tactless frankness
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
person being waited for; person who waits
news (from somebody); letter; contact; (somebody's) whereabouts; (somebody's) movements
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
credit roll (at the end of a film or TV show); closing credits; end credits
denouement; ending; conclusion; (grand) finale
foe; enemy; resentment; enmity; harm; injury
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly
to have orderly plans; to be systematic
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
call; summons; convening; convocation
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
concreteness; feasibility
beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
gaining nothing by; getting nowhere by
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
sit-up; abdominal muscles; abs
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
having done this; if this is done; if it is done in this way
thigh; buttocks; arse; ass
physical strength; muscle strength
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
safe; in (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); all right; OK
out (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
being about to cry; the verge of tears