devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
deeply impressive; memorable; striking
it seems so; that's what it looks like
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
anguished; distressed; worried; horny
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
face; looks; vestiges; trace
letter; missive; note; mail
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
near oneself; close to one; familiar
item; something that one "just has to have"
to be precocious; to be mature for one's age; to seem grown-up; to seem mature
within the story (of a book, play, film, etc.)
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
surroundings; circumference
ruins (of a building, town, etc.); remains
to be overcome with emotion
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
notebook computer; laptop
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
to come to one's senses; to calm down
(getting) late; about time; good time (for doing something); good timing
congeniality; satisfaction; gratification
sending a manuscript to the printer; receiving a manuscript from the author
manner of using one's hands
while looking on in blank amazement; before one's very eyes; before one knew what was happening