while looking on in blank amazement; before one's very eyes; before one knew what was happening
to take down in notes (meeting minutes, etc.); to apply (concepts, ideas, etc. to specific processes or methods); to drop into something (e.g. a bag); to entice; to lure
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
bad reputation; infamy; ill repute; unfavorable criticism; unfavourable criticism
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; pregnant (pause etc.)
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
unnatural; artificial; false; forced (e.g. smile); empty (e.g. compliments)
one's carriage; one's demeanor; agility; body movements
flowing east (e.g. of a river)
truth or falsehood; genuineness; authenticity; veracity
to become exaggerated (of rumours, etc.); to become embellished
(mind and) spirit; life energy; vitality; essence
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
near oneself; close to one; familiar
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
on the way back; when about to go back
pontoon bridge; floating bridge; bridge (of a ship)
excellent sweet; confection of an established name
burned down; entirely destroyed
to try all possible means
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
to persuade someone to consent; to entreat repeatedly; to beg; to implore