to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
last week; the week before
nausea; sickness in the stomach
to take (someone) to one place after another (forcibly); to drag (someone) around
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
(suffer) deterioration; growing worse; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
rest; break; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
diagnosis; medical examination
recuperation; medical treatment
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
to behave well (of a child)
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
contact; connectedness; rapport; mutual touching
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
to pitch in and help; to give someone a hand
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
to set on fire; to ignite
division into equal parts; equal parts
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
firmly; solidly; heartily
right in the middle (of); midst; height
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
to find the resolve (to do); to make up one's mind (with); to act on a thought
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age