particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
various places; several sources
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
hello; good day; good afternoon
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
outline; summary; gist; basic points
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
fastidiousness; love of cleanliness
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
to fight against; to oppose; to face
straightforward approach; playing it straight; fair deal
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
running about; making every effort; being busily engaged (in something); good offices
pus; corruption; rot; evils
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
demolition; taking down; dissolution (of an organization, company, etc.); breaking up; dissection (of a body); dismemberment
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
adoration; admiration; devotion
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to understand; to make out
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
belief; faith; conviction
to yell; to shout; to scream; to bawl
innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive