thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
long ago; a long time ago; already
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
crumpled; rumpled; to be annoyed; to be irritated; noisily (chewing)
to stop crying; to cry oneself out
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
to make a mistake; to mess up; to make an error; to err
to become better; to improve
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
variables; uncertain elements; uncertainties; imponderables
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
educational institution; school; academy; campus
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
full of ingredients; hearty; substantial
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience