devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
continuation; succession; series
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
declaration of war; proclamation of war
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
penetration; absolutely clear; not dirty; clearness
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
proposal; offer; request; application
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
tone (of voice); manner of talking
so; like this; in this way
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
go that far; to that extent
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to add (to); to add on; to append
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude