as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
change; alteration; modification
episode; anecdote; vignette
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
production (e.g. play); direction
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
depressed in spirits; dispirited; disheartened; rejection
to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
ill will; malice; evil intent
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
tone (of voice); manner of talking
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
pointing out; identification
prophet; predictor; prognosticator
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
mechanism; machinery; trick; dodge; mechanical doll; string puppet
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
to complain; to make a complaint
of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
originally; by nature; from the start