to writhe (in pain); to be in agony; to be anguished; to be agonized; to be troubled
to go mad; to go crazy; to go insane
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful conduct; shameful sight
unpleasant to hear; difficult to hear
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
to squeeze out; to wring out
pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace
reduction and exemption (e.g. taxes); mitigation and remission (e.g. in criminal law)
endless; boundless; innumerable; endless; never-ending; going on forever
treatment; conduct (towards another); behavior; stage performance; movements (of an actor); acting gestures
to hold (a ceremony); to perform
to become completely chilled
compassionate; merciful; benevolent; charitable; humane
as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree
heavy-hearted; depressed; dispirited; (feeling) down; feeling reluctant (to do)
following; pursuing; tracking; shadowing; tailing; chasing
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
residence; living (at, in); abode
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
to accept; to receive; to agree
other than; except for; aside from; apart from; save for
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
postwar period; period after Second World War
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
administration; government; administrator; consul (of the French republic; 1799-1804)
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
blood relationship; consanguinity; blood relative