as one likes; as one wants; as one wishes; as one hopes; as one sees fit; to one's satisfaction
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
mental condition; state of mind; mentality
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
to be worried; to be troubled
tediously; persistently; lazily; idly; (boiling) to a pulp; to a mash
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
related (by blood); blood-related; of the same blood
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
to keep in contact (e.g. by phone, mail, etc.); to keep in touch
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
one or two; a couple; a few; first and second (place); the top two
news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
careless (with something, esp. time, money, promises, etc.); lax; loose-fitting; relaxed-fit; laid-back (e.g. beat, rhythm); easygoing (e.g. atmosphere)
several weeks; a few weeks
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
indolence; laziness; sloth
just because; even if; even though
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
innocent; sensitive; uncomplicated; unpretentious; straightforward
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
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)
reciting (to oneself); repeating (e.g. an order, to confirm one heard it correctly)
abuse; ill-treatment; maltreatment; mistreatment; cruelty
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)
to commit a crime; to commit a sin
criminal; lawbreaker; wrongdoer; offender
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
misfortune; ill fate; bad luck; obscurity
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
just managing; with great difficulty