striking on the side; side blow; slanting (rain, snow, etc.); driving
gale; violent (strong) wind
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
one end; an end; part; fragment
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
regret; repentance; remorse
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
to state; to express; to mention
to be flexible; to be accommodating
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
in company; among people; philtrum; vertical groove between the nose and the upper lip
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
honeymouthed; glib; fair-spoken; cajoling; talking glibly
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
things depend on how you look at them
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
chat-up line; pick-up line; (loving) words
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
draw (in competition); tie game
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
lost child; lost person; stray child; missing child
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
to do one's best; to put forth every effort