explanation; interpretation
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
something; some kind of; for some reason
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to make a speech; to address
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
memory; sense; experience
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
disturbance; trouble; ups and downs
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
at once; immediately; right now
zip it (when used to others); I'll shut up (when used by oneself); button (one's) lips
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
mascot; poster boy; poster girl; brand ambassador
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
fingernail mark; scratch; scars (e.g. of war); traces (of damage); ravages
wale (on the skin); welt; weal
change of color; change of colour; fading; discoloration; discolouration
Why?; Why not?; What for?; What's wrong?
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
it's no big deal; it's nothing to fret about; it's not like it's the end of the world
all you want; as much as one wants
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon