to pin down; to immobilize; to immobilise; to control; to suppress
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
with these words; while saying
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
to forget something ever existed; to pretend something didn't happen; to put something behind one; to forgive (something)
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
mistaking one person for another; (case of) mistaken identity
to interrupt (a story, etc.); to bend at the waist
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
fair-skinned; light-complexioned
texture (e.g. skin, fabric); grain (e.g. wood); detail
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
fast-talking; rapid talking
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
pigment; coloring; colouring; colorant; colourant
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
relatively quickly (esp. actions); quite suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
writing on someone's behalf
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
nod; inclination of the head
to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
to grow restive; to begin to act violently
to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white
ice water; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
misunderstanding; misapprehension; false impression; to be mistaken; to have the wrong idea
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
slim; slender; slight; delicate
to indicate; to show; to point to