(one's) initials; first letter (of a name, sentence, etc.); initial; first
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
knitting wool; woolen yarn; woollen yarn
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
gifted education; special education for gifted children
beautiful face; beautiful looks; beauty; belle; handsome man
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
window-side; window (seat, e.g. on a plane)
(for a conversation) to wander from the subject; to get off track
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
in the end; finally; after all; ultimately
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
longing for; burning desire
to blink (one's eyes) repeatedly
heavy heartbeat; thumping; pounding
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver; to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
to fall on one's backside; to land on one's rear
position in a game; state of the game; situation; stage; phase
straight ball (pitch); direct (e.g. question); blunt
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
(in the same way) as before; as always
timing-wise; timewise; seasonal; depending on the time
largish; biggish; on the large side; slightly larger; a little larger
thick (paper, cloth, etc.); heavy
hesitation; indecision; vacillation