difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
failure; collapse; breakdown; break-up; bankruptcy
to repent; to regret; to be sorry; to rue
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
if so; in that case; in that situation
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
reverberation; swelling (of a hymn); lingering memory; aftertaste; suggestiveness (of a book, poem, etc.)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; atrophy; contraction
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
deep emotion; strong feelings
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
detailed; scrupulous; careful; (arch.) diligent; (arch.) honest; (arch.) upright
to put into written form; to communicate or express by writing; to chronicle
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
being driven into a corner; having no way out; being caught between a rock and a hard place
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
bound hand and foot; hedged in (e.g. by restrictions); immobile
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
to jump over; to clear; to walk over (someone)
guidepost; signpost; guide; manual; tiger beetle (esp. the Japanese tiger beetle, Cicindela japonica)
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
to become misty; to become hazy
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes