anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
being left out; being ostracized
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
to grow timid; to cower; to become perverse; to become contrary; to be cramped; to be constrained
false accusation; pretext; picking a quarrel; committing oneself
apparently; appears to be
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
bog; marsh; swamp; quandary; dire situation from which one cannot extricate oneself; imbroglio
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
quiet unsociable person; obstinate person; blockhead
to criticize harshly; to blame; to accuse; to urge; to press
concentrated fire; intense criticism
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
(telephone) call; (telephone) ring; shout; call; call loan (e.g. 30-day call); call money
different thing; another question; different case
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
to keep to oneself; to keep secret
starting line; starting point
to sway to and fro; to drift about; to flutter; to be fickle; to be irresolute; to vacillate
departure; setting off; being used up; being consumed; passage of time; lapse; rehearsal
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
role of the villain; the bad guy
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
female high-school student
majority group (party, faction)
announcement (esp. over public-address system); official announcement; formal information release
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
wild enthusiasm; being crazy about