to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
to lose consciousness; to faint; to black out
(medical) treatment; care; therapy; cure; remedy
(medical) doctor; physician
stretcher; litter (medical); gurney
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to be bloodcurdling; to be ghastly
had better ...; had better not ...
shock therapy; shock treatment
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
one's social position; one's place; one's standing
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
to become greasy; to become oily; to be loud and garish
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
strong interaction; strong force
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
defensive perimeter; defence line; defense line; precaution; safeguard; safety measure
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate