(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
once-in-a-lifetime (opportunity); golden (opportunity); one-in-a-million (chance)
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
isolated and helpless; alone and unassisted
commander-in-chief; supreme commander
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish
petty; small-minded; stingy; poor (performance, etc.); bad; unskilled
swindler; fraudster; trickster; con man
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...
to become misty; to become hazy
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness
to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.); to catch fire; to ignite; to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.); to come on
to keep an eye on; to take care of
sorry; too bad (for you)!; tough luck!
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
spot; point; place; position
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping
disorder; disturbance; unrest
rough estimate; rough calculation; expectation; anticipation; plan
to fling off; to throw off; to cast aside; to abandon; to throw to the winds
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to grab at; to grasp at; to clutch at
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit