like; similar to; something like ...; someone like ...
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
insolent fellow; rude fellow
further; above (that); greater (than that); any more
to shout; to cry (out); to yell; to scream; to clamour
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
tone (of voice); manner of talking
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
probably not; probably won't; intend not to; will not; trying not to; attempting not to; whether you ... or not
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
to squeeze out; to wring out
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
still (continuing); as ever; further
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
to speak; to say; to vocalize
corridor; hallway; passageway
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
rendezvous; tryst; (lover's) meeting; (secret) date
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
to breathe out; to exhale
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
sad to say; how sad; alas
has never (done, occurred); there has never been an instance (where); there is no precedent (for)
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
close call; narrow escape; hair's breadth; narrowly; just in time; by a hair's breadth