to hang one's head; to droop one's head
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
as a child; when one was a child
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
although I say; although one might say; although called
article to be delivered; present
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)
entertainment reporter; entertainment journalist; gossip columnist
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to enjoy the beauty of; to appreciate; to admire
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
it's not like; it isn't as if
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
since when; from when; how long
Sleeping Beauty (fairy tale)
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; (good) idea; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
particular; special; (not) particularly; (not) especially
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
occurrence; happening; incident; event
delusion; wild idea; (wild) fancy; (ridiculous) fantasy
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)