to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
to shout (in anger); to yell
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
clearing one's throat; cough
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
adherent; devotee; believer
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
as (for); for; in the capacity of
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
number of persons; personnel
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
complexion; colour; color; blood red
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
to put on airs; to assume importance
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
(religious) faith; belief; creed