there in body, but not in spirit; distracted; in one ear and out the other
shrill whistling sound; reddening or brightening slightly; rush of blood to the head
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
to be to the point; to hit the mark; to be relevant
that is to say; so that means
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
with a start; with a jump
to be relieved; to feel relieved
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
once in a lifetime; the first and last occurrence (event, experience) of one's lifetime
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
regret; repentance; remorse
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
pretending not to recognize (recognise); feigned ignorance
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; mutual relations (between family members, coworkers, etc.)
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
to remove; to deinstall; to take away; to set apart
to take a breath; to take a short rest
to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
to be possible; to be likely; to be probable
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
to consider others' feelings; to sympathize with somebody's feelings
to rise high (of water); to overflow; to swell; to be filled with (emotion, energy, etc.); to be bursting with; to be brimming with
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
worst; worst-case (scenario)
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
and; thereupon; because of that
drastic treatment; rough-and-ready treatment; drastic remedy; drastic measures; drastic steps
to succeed; to bear fruit
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness