what's the matter?; what's wrong?
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
to feel inferior; to feel small
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
puzzling; tangled; complicated; complex
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
to carry around; to be roundabout (speech, actions, etc.); to be indirect
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
number of persons; personnel
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
to be incomparable; to be completely different matters; to be completely different things
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
(making a) lesson (of); (setting an) example; warning
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
the staff; inside the department
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
perfect; complete; flawless
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
tumor; tumour; swelling; boil; abscess
now that; since; so long as; because
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid