to divert (e.g. one's mind); to distract; to relieve (e.g. boredom); to conceal (e.g. one's sorrow with a smile); to shift (the conversation)
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
to build (a nest); to nest; to haunt (a place); to hang out (somewhere)
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
to bend; to warp; to curve
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
to say all kinds of things; to complain; to find fault (with)
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
chance encounter (worth treasuring); a connection made with another person by chance
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
to choke; to have trouble breathing
suspicion will raise bogies; once you suspect something, everything else will look suspicious; jumping at shadows
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
release; emission; ejection
encroachment; erosion; corrosion
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
dirty; filthy; disordered; messy; indecent (language, etc.); dirty
stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
unpleasant; disagreeable; abominable; unlucky; inauspicious; ominous
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market