to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
honeymouthed; glib; fair-spoken; cajoling; talking glibly
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
to be saucy (of children); to be impudent; to be cheeky; to be sassy; to be precocious
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
repeatedly; several times; many times
unprecedented; never seen before
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to open; to unfold; to spread out
plump; chubby; voluptuous
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
until now; so far; up to the present
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
right under; directly below
to smile (at); to grin (at)
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
in that manner; like that
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
murder; killing; murderer
unloading (cargo, etc.); discharge
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
around the world; throughout the world
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to finger; to tamper (with)
to lose heart; to lose interest; to lose motivation; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose flavor
lucky day; auspicious day
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely