to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
failure; mistake; blunder
in succession; one by one
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
vague; desultory; distracted; loose; half-hearted; diffuse
dead person; (the) deceased; (the) dead; casualties
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
cheerful expression; pleased look; joyful look
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
suggestion; hint; implication
someone; a certain person
without being able to help oneself; against one's will; compelling; pressing; irresistible
woman; female; feminine gender
while alive; during one's lifetime
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
I feel that ...; I feel as though ...; I have a feeling that ...; I have the impression that ...; I think that ...
prediction; prophecy; prognostication; (religious) prophecy
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
basis; grounds; base (of operations); base (of a group of stones)
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
very serious matter; matter of very grave concern; momentous event
casting (of a play, film, etc.); cast
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
straight face; composed expression; nonchalant look
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
somewhat cold; a bit chilly