to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
to be needed; to be wanted
dilatorily; sluggishly; to take a lot of time; to become late; to take it easy
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
pains; hard work; effort; trouble; labour; labor
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to be silent; to say nothing
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
boom; bang; wham; Oh my God!; What a shock!
feeling; sense; impression
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
to be needed; to be wanted
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
immediate (effect, result, etc.); instant; instantaneous; prompt
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
to connect; to join; to join or tie or knot together
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
order; sequence; procedure
and then; and so; and; so then
to wrench open; to prize open; to pick (lock)
being kept standing (without doing anything); remaining on one's feet; beggar; tramp; prostitute; streetwalker; tout (for a hostess bar)
right in the center (centre)
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
stirring; rousing oneself
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh