once in a while; occasionally; seldom; at long intervals
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
schoolyard; playground; school grounds; campus
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to track down; to locate; to find out; to smoke out; to ferret out; to chase up
sympathy; compassion; pity
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
four times (as much); quadruple; fourfold
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
how can (one) do something
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
wisdom of age; sagacity of one's years; old-man's wisdom
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
specific medicine; wonder drug; silver bullet
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
plastic wrap; cling film; cling wrap; to wrap in plastic wrap