timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish
by myself; in person; by oneself
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
bashful; shameful; ashamed
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
always; all the time; constantly; frequently; often
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
the same; the said; likewise
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
pride; dignity; self-worth
devotion; dedication; self-sacrifice
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to let out a cry; to break forth
(surprise) attack; assault; raid; charge
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); (court) case; project; enterprise; advertisement
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly; very; absolutely; by far
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
to speak; to say; to vocalize
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
a day after the fair; (at a) stage when it's too late
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
snide remark; insinuation; sly dig; disguised reproach; indirect criticism
bluff; false show of power; bold front
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
foul; breaking the rules; violation (of the law, regulations, etc.); infringement; breach
interference; intervention; meddling
arms; armament; taking up arms; arming oneself
to be imaginable; to be conceivable
rampaging; raging violently; going berserk
to get away without consequences; to get off scot-free
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
... or something (like that); ... or whatever; so-called ...; a certain ...