to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
to glare at each other; to confront each other
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to accept (a gift or money)
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
invincible; ever-victorious; unconquerable; unbeaten
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
triangle; triangular shape
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; in haste
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
light (color, taste, etc.); faint (e.g. smell); pale; faint (feeling, hope, etc.); fleeting; slight
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
escape; getting away (from); getting out (of); prolapse; proptosis
to help (someone) to their feet; to help (someone) up
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
trivial; not amounting to much
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
recovery; regaining; getting back; retrieval; restoration; revival
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
like this; in this way; as you see
adhesive bandage; sticking plaster; band-aid
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
to comb down; to smooth down
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
how much; how many; to what extent
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive