to take great pains; to make every effort; to rack one's brains; to be concerned; to worry
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
to sever relations (with somebody; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
disclosure; exposure; revelation
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...
to lick off; to take (something) off by licking
out of the question; outrageous; impossible; irrelevant; not pertinent
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
speech and conduct; words and deeds
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
disinfection; sterilization; sterilisation
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
even though things may appear this way
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
real intention; true motive; true meaning
to arise; to break out; to well up; to burst
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
monologue; soliloquy; talking to oneself
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
still; even now; to this day
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
rustling sound; search (esp. a home search by the police)
incomplete understanding; doubt; question; distrust; suspicion; strangeness
to shake one's head (in denial)
to be enigmatic; to be puzzling; to be wrapped in mystery
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes