to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
to pin down; to immobilize; to immobilise; to control; to suppress
to grapple with (each other); to tussle with; to wrestle with; to scuffle with
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
in contrast to ...; unlike ...; while ...; whereas ...
simplistic (thinking, idea, etc.); hasty
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
all you have to do is; just; that's all
to ask a question; to ask questions
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
to walk noisily; to walk loudly
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
(suffer) deterioration; growing worse; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
last night; yesterday evening
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
discovery; detection; finding
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
as likely as not; 50-50; even match; tie
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
(not) ever; (not) at all; (not) on any account; deepest bottom of the earth
to be cleared of a charge