to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
lost article; something forgotten
leaving something where it is; abandoning something
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to carry; to bring (to a place)
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
throbbing (pain); pounding
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
library (usu. single-room); small library
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
nation-wide hookup; nationwide broadcast
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
(on the) net; (on the) Internet; (on the) Web
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
newspaper story (article, account)
great difference; big difference; wide margin