breaking off an engagement
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
impossible; unlikely; improbable
genuine article; real thing; real deal
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
sharp sighted; easily awakened
to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
to rebuke; to scold harshly
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
instant; moment; for an instant
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
ago; since; before; previous
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
anguished; distressed; worried; horny
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
performance of one's official duties
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.