to narrowly escape (e.g. death); to hang onto (life); (arch.) to ascertain; (arch.) to make definite
serious condition; critical condition
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
that day; the very same day
assertion; declaration; affirmation
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
to beat to death; to kill
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (somebody) to redo something
to envy; to be envious of; to be jealous of
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black
to be scheduled to (do); to be expected to (do)
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
how; in what way; by what means
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
wonderful; astounding; marvellous
please; somehow or other; one way or another
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
to gather; to collect; to assemble
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
surely; certainly; without doubt
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal