insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
performance (e.g. music, dance, pantomime, etc.)
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
there being no backing out; gone too far to retreat
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
threat; intimidation; menace
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
to step on a landmine; to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
curiously; curiously enough; oddly enough; to the point of being mysterious; to the extent of being strange
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
deeply (stab, thrust, etc.); hard
stake; post; pile; (arch.) stump
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
without (making) any mistakes; flawlessly; accurately
even though; despite; when
warm; snug; cozy; cosy; comfortable; pleasant
to be softened; to calm down
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
self-indulgence; doing as one pleases
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene