to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
hanger-on; follower; flunky; purse strapped round one's waist
and yet; though; when; in spite of
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
all over; filled in; complete; total; clichéd; hackneyed; plaintext
thickly; heavily; profusely; through and through; to the core; proper
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
to incur someone's enmity
to pretend; to act (as if)
unexpected meeting; coincidence
we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
to step forward; to take a step forward
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
memory (of having seen something or someone before); remembrance; recollection; recognition
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
to crowd out; to push out; to start together; to set out en masse; to highlight; to draw attention to
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
the whole world; the whole country; society; the public; supremacy over a nation; government of a country; having one's own way
the sun; Sol; providence; heaven; god
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
skillfully; admirably; really well; excellently
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
as much as one can; as much as possible
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
sentencing; pronouncement of a verdict; passing of sentence; declaration (of a diagnosis, bankruptcy, decision, etc.); announcement; pronouncement
to die by the roadside; to die a dog's death
thin (air); weak (liquid); dilute; lacking (enthusiasm, consideration, substance, etc.); insubstantial; deficient
to put (into); to put away (in); to pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to accept (a gift or money); to keep (within a limit); to offer (to a shrine, deity, etc.)
to take along; to hold in the hand; to hang (e.g. from the shoulder or waist)
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
to be seized with fear; to be seized with panic
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze
notice; attention; observation
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate