to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
to benefit; to profit; to gain; to reap rewards
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
to read (somebody's) thoughts; to guess what (someone) is thinking
contrary to one's expectations
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
sense of helplessness; feeling of powerlessness
to crush (with the weight of misfortune)
for your information; I'm telling you
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
sanity; consciousness; soberness
to carry through; to achieve; to complete
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
tedious; boring; being fed up with
announcement (esp. over public-address system); official announcement; formal information release
apathy; indifference; listlessness; athymia
secret; private; surreptitious
to be too late; to be too slow
to watch steadily; to stare
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
to ask a question; to ask questions
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
drama; theatre; theater; play