performing a part in one's own play; playing a musical piece that one has written; doing everything by oneself (from preparation to execution); put-up job; charade; sock-puppeting (i.e. pretending to be more than one person on the Internet)
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
at the last moment; this late in the game
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
to read the situation; to sense the mood
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
striking; remarkable; considerable
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
tightrope walking; high-wire act; funambulism; treading a tightrope; walking on thin ice; pulling a risky balancing act
to risk one's life (to do); to put one's life on the line; to step forward (to do); to give one's all
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
speech and conduct; words and deeds
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
overlooking; turning a blind eye
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to be impolite; to be discourteous
self-consciousness; self-awareness
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to order; to command; to appoint
in the meanwhile; during the time
door; gate; opening; title page
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)