to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to fall off; to tumble down
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
locomotor ataxia; difficulty walking or speaking (due to alcoholism, a stroke, etc.); someone with this problem
to be mistaken; to be incorrect; to make a mistake (in); to do incorrectly; to mistake (one thing with another); to confuse
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
hero; bold person; daring person; great person; extraordinary person
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
to be talented; to be able
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
manners; courtesy; etiquette
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
another; one more; (not) quite; (not) very; lacking