to tie (to); to fasten; to attach; to connect (one thing with another); to link; to bring together
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
it is written that ...; ... is written; it says ...; it reads ...
to stay (at); to stop (at)
ill will; malice; evil intent
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
kitchen; financial situation; finances
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
manners; behavior; behaviour
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
precocious; precocious child
rumination; regurgitation; chewing the cud; turning over in one's mind; thinking over (something); pondering
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
to crunch; to masticate; to simplify; to explain plainly
to fall in love (with); to love
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
character (in a play, novel, film, etc.); dramatis personae
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
grip; having all the cards needed to form a scoring combination in one's hand
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
as if it were about oneself
to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)
to become better; to improve
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; dealing (a hit); striking (a blow)
every ...; every other ...; at intervals of ...; with ... in between; ... apart
various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pitiful
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
to listen attentively to; to be absorbed in (listening to)
to warm up to; to get interested in; to get excited by