opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
sleeping together in a huddle
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
very; much; greatly; a lot of
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
firm promise; definite promise
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone
literally; to the letter; literal
appearance of written words; impression given by written letters, characters, etc.; literal meaning (of a piece of writing); superficial meaning; face (of a printing type)
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply
negotiations; discussions; connection
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
dealing with; coping with
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
fast-talking; always having another argument ready; not able to keep one's mouth shut; never at a loss for words
to lose (money, etc.); to waste one's (time, etc.); to have one's efforts come to naught
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
thin (paper, cloth, porcelain, etc.); of thin make; superficial (knowledge, critique, etc.); shallow; slight wound; slight cut
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown