to question again; to repeat a question (esp. a problematic point, or to verify understanding); to repeat a query
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
alone; by oneself; on one's own
running continuously; firing in rapid succession
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
to ask a question; to ask questions
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to speak; to say; to vocalize
indicate reason; infers some protest
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
mishearing; (feigned) deafness; homophonic translation of song lyrics for comic effect
bounce; spring; momentum; impetus; moment; instant
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to talk to oneself; to mutter
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
striking; remarkable; considerable
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
to think of; to come up with
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross