to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
stimulating; exciting; provocative
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
stirring; rousing oneself
pitiful; pathetic; painful to look at
(one's) initials; first letter (of a name, sentence, etc.); initial; first
how many years; how long; what year
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
one's property; personal effects; one's belongings
human relations; personal relationships
in comparison to; rather than
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution
release; emission; ejection
to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to symbolise
under custody; under supervision; undecided match; draw; tie
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
take care of yourself; get well soon; God bless you; bless you
no matter what happens; in any circumstances; at any price
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
near; nearby; not far off
to summon; to call (e.g. phone); to convene; to invoke (e.g. subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
formal dress; ceremonial dress; morning dress; evening dress; dress suit
last night; yesterday evening
public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
ominous; sinister; (arch.) annoying; (arch.) appearing to be true; (arch.) plausible
magic; sorcery; incantation
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect