from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
embarrassed smile; embarrassed laugh; bashful smile
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
already completely (did, happened, etc.); already entirely
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
talk (esp. by a talk-show host, or by a stage musician to the audience between songs); banter; talk show; toque
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
to drop by; to stop by; to drop in; to approach; to draw near; to come close (to)
acquisition; obtaining; procurement; getting (hold of)
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
unskilled; awkward; bad; clumsy; poor
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
dispersal; breaking up; running away; fleeing
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
to live; to make a living; to get on with
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; dealing (a hit); striking (a blow)
deep pool; deep water; abyss; depths (e.g. of despair); grip (e.g. of death)
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
oh, OK; oh, I see; oh, yeah?; hmm
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
area (measurement); square measure; size (of land); floor space
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
no matter what anyone says; regardless of what is said
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
obligation; favour; favor; debt of gratitude
cold-blooded; unfeeling; heartless; heart of stone; inconsiderate
utter villain; atrocious fiend; devil