to be needed; to be wanted
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
it is not (like that) either
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
to grant someone's request
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
to hide; to keep to oneself
to look away; to avert one's eyes
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
(emotional) tension; anxiety; (highness of) spirits; (good) mood; tension; tensile strength
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to exceed; to be even more (so); to exaggerate
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
again; once more; a second time
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
resting one's chin in one's hands; brace (in construction); angle brace
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
to turn towards; to point