dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
modesty; humility; being humble
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
nothing but; except; no more than
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
contrivance; managing (to raise money); one's financial condition
poverty; penury; need; shortage; lack; want
bet; wager; stake; gamble
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetence; ineffectiveness
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
personality-wise; by nature; characteristic
to smile back (at a person); to answer someone's smile
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
red; crimson; scarlet; Red; communist
to approach; to draw near
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
to come near (to); to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to reach (a stage, period, etc.); to overhang; to hang over
by the way; incidentally; well; even if; no matter (what, where, how, etc.)
henchman; follower; (arch.) adopted child
to be angry; to resent; to be enraged; to be indignant
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
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.)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
runner-up; second (in a race)
hooded sweatshirt; hoodie; hoody; hooded jacket; parka; anorak
import; importation; introduction; afferent