wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly
hammer; hopeless swimmer; person who can't swim; someone who sinks like a stone
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
considerably; greatly; a lot
scrap lumber; piece of wood
to nail (to something); to nail down; to bang (e.g. one's head); to knock; to throw (at a wall, on the floor, etc.); to fling (at)
to miss (doing); to fail (to do); to do without
final; eventual; ultimate
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
nothing but; except; no more than
to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
to put together; to combine; to join together; to match against (e.g. in a sport)
hinge; joint (esp. an anatomical joint)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
another helping; second helping; seconds; other paw!
to ask a question; to ask questions
coloring (in; e.g. a drawing); colouring; adding color (to)
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
artificial flower; imitation flower; artificial flower making
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
end; ending; close; end of (one's) life; death
shabby; unsightly; unkempt
staying up late; sitting up late at night; keeping late hours
to be in sight (e.g. a resolution); to have a clear idea; to have bright prospects
serious look (on one's face); straight face
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to scold; to tell (someone) off
to apologize (apologise); to refuse; to decline; to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by)
without; but if; otherwise; or else
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
to show up; to appear; to turn up
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
about; concerning; related to; -ish
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
in accordance with; according to