to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
existence; being; presence
to set (someone) up (in a high position); to kick upstairs; to hold sacred; to worship; to flatter
in that manner; like that
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
at least; at most; (even) just
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
honest person; person of integrity; straight shooter
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
prompt decision; snap judgement; snap judgment
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
to anticipate; to foresee
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
personage; person (deserving of respect)
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to turn over; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (a flag); to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind
to lead (someone) by the nose; to twist (someone) around one's little finger
clearly; distinctly; vividly
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
troublesome (person, task, etc.); difficult; suffering; hardship; trouble
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
such; like that; that sort of
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation